English 10C – HW 5/3-5/10

Monday (5/3)          Discussion: The Bluest Eye pp. 187-206 — summer imagery; gossip and blame; connections to other texts.
HW: WJ #15 – What do Morrison’s comments in the “Afterword” and in the interview illuminate about the novel for you? How do you see the novel differently? 2 pages typed, due Wednesday, 5/5.

Tuesday (5/4) NO CLASS

Wednesday (5/5) Discussion: The Bluest Eye — Pecola’s breakdown; narrative shifts–who is the “we” of this section?  Who is to blame for Pecola’s tragedy? Discuss Afterword, framing texts, the Master Narrative, and Oprah interview.
HW: Prepare for in-class essay.  See handout for prompts.

Thursday (5/6) Discussion: Sharing of WJ’s and review of how to write a close reading/ in-class essay.
HW: Prepare for in-class essay.  See handout for prompts.

Friday (5/7) ARTS FESTIVAL – NO CLASS
HW: Prepare for in-class essay.

Monday (5/10) BLUEST EYE IN-CLASS ESSAY.