World Literature-5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Janice Luckey
- Term
- 2020-2021
- Department
- English
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Final Essay - The Good Earth
On
page 75 of The Good Earth Wang Lung says “They cannot take the land from
me. The labor of my body and the fruit
of the fields I have put into that which cannot be taken away. If I had the silver, they would have taken
it. If I had bought with the silver to
store it, they would have taken it all.
I have the land still, and it is mine.”
Wang
Lung feels a deep connection to the earth, so deep that he is obsessed with
working in his fields every day and cannot imagine any other type of job. While he feels envious of people with money,
he also feels that those same people are foolish with their money because they
do not invest in land, the only thing he considers worthy of owning because it
cannot be destroyed and it is always stable.
In
a 5-paragraph or more essay, discuss the importance of the earth to Wang Lung
and how it forms his life and the lives of his family through the decades and
what the final outcome of owning so much land appears to be at the end of the
book and how he reacts to it.
page 75 of The Good Earth Wang Lung says “They cannot take the land from
me. The labor of my body and the fruit
of the fields I have put into that which cannot be taken away. If I had the silver, they would have taken
it. If I had bought with the silver to
store it, they would have taken it all.
I have the land still, and it is mine.”
Wang
Lung feels a deep connection to the earth, so deep that he is obsessed with
working in his fields every day and cannot imagine any other type of job. While he feels envious of people with money,
he also feels that those same people are foolish with their money because they
do not invest in land, the only thing he considers worthy of owning because it
cannot be destroyed and it is always stable.
In
a 5-paragraph or more essay, discuss the importance of the earth to Wang Lung
and how it forms his life and the lives of his family through the decades and
what the final outcome of owning so much land appears to be at the end of the
book and how he reacts to it.
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The Good Earth
For Monday, May 10 read cahpters 27, 28, 29, and 30.
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The Good Earth
For Thursday, May 6 read chapters 25 and 26.
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The Good Earth
ForMonday, May 3 read chapters 21, 22, 23, and 24.
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The Good Earth
For Thursday, April 29 read chapters 19 and 20.
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The Good Earth
For Mnday, April 26 read chapters 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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The Good Earth
For Thursday, April 22 read chapters 13 and 14.
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The Good Earth
For Monday, April 19 read chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12.
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EXTRA CREDIT
Please view the attached file. For extra credit this semester (Semester 2, 2021), I will give you three points extra credit for each of the workshops you attend. You must write two - three sentences about what you learned from each workshop and why that individual workshop was important. You may submit all of your work at the same time if you attend more than one workshop. Please note the due date, I will not accept any late work this semester on Extra Credit nor will I extend the deadline.
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The Good Earth
For Thursday April 15 read chapters 6, 7, and 8 in The Good Earth.
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The Good Earth
For Monday, read CHapters 3, 4, and 5 in The Good Earth.
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Describe, from O-lan’s point of view (writing as O-lan) how she is feeling on her wedding day (from sun-up to bedtime).
You will be graded on grammar, spelling, and sentence structure as well as your response to the question.
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The Good Earth
What do you think is the significance of the title "The Good Earth"
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The Good Earth - Chinese History
Read the attached article. Then, in 2 or more well-crafted paragraphs, answer the following question:
How did the Opium Wars create foreign influence in China and how did the Chinese react?
How did the Opium Wars create foreign influence in China and how did the Chinese react?
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The Good Earth
Read the attached two articles for Thursday.
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In one paragraph - summarize the cause and effect of the Boxer Rebellion.
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Jane Eyre - Final Writing Assignment
Explain three characteristics of a Gothic novel and explain how those characteristics are found in the novel Jane Eyre. Use two or more examples from the text to help explain each characteristic.
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Jane Eyre
Read Chapters 32 (pp. 423 - 436) and 33 (pp. 436 - 450) for class on Thursday.
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Jane Eyre
For Monday read chapters 30 (pp. 404 - 414) and 31 (pp. 414 - 423).
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Jane Eyre
For our next class, read the following:
Chapter 28
pp. 372-374 (top of page).
pp. 381-390
Chapter 29
pp. 391-403
Chapter 28
pp. 372-374 (top of page).
pp. 381-390
Chapter 29
pp. 391-403
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1. Why do you think Mr. Rochester brought Bertha to England with him? Wh didn't he leave her in Jamaica? 2. Why does Jane refuse to move away with Mr. Rochester? If they move to a place where no one knows him, no one will know about Bertha.
Read Chapter 27 (pp. 342-371) by class time on Tuesday and answer the two questions above.
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1. Who is in the attic with Grace Poole? 2. Why is this person kept in the attic? 3. How does Mr. Rochester justify wanting to marry Jane when he knows that he legally cannot do so? 4. How do the events surrounding the wedding change how Jane views Mr. Rochester?
For Thursday, February 18 read the following in Jane Eyre, then answer the questions.
Chapter 24 pp. 308-311
Chapter 25 pp. 316-330
Chapter 26 pp. 330-342
Chapter 24 pp. 308-311
Chapter 25 pp. 316-330
Chapter 26 pp. 330-342
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Go back to the assignment I had you do for The Cask of the Amontillado. Look at the list of characteristics of the gothic story. 1. How many of those characteristics have you seen so far in Jane Eyre? 2. List the characteristics of a Gothic story that you have identified so far in Jane Eyre. 3. Using the packet of archetypes, what are some of the archetypes you see in Jane, Mr. Rochester, Miss Ingram, and Mrs. Reed?
I was going to give you a reading assignment for the weekend, but decided to give you a break. So far, you have read almost 300 pages in Jane Eyre in 3 weeks, so I thought you could use a break from reading.
However, you still have an assignment to complete.
However, you still have an assignment to complete.
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1. Why does Jane go to visit Mrs. Reed? 2. What does Mrs. Reed reveal about her wealth? 3. What has caused Mrs. Reed's ill health? 4. What does she give to Jane?
For our next class meeting, read the following pages in Jane Ey, then answer the attached questions.
Chapter 20 pp. 235-252
Chapter 21 pp. 252-259; 272-276
Chapter 23 pp. 287-295
Chapter 20 pp. 235-252
Chapter 21 pp. 252-259; 272-276
Chapter 23 pp. 287-295
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1. What does Jane obserbe about Miss Ingram? 2. How does Mr. Rochester f eel about Miss Ingram? 3. What is Miss Ingram's attitude towards Jane?
Read Chapers 18 and 19 for our next class meeting (pp. 206 - 234). Then answer the attached questions, The questions are due Monday, Feb. 8 @ 11:00 a.m.
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After doing the reading assignment for Monday, Feb. 1, answer the following questions: 1. Why do you think Jane is interested in Grace Pool (see passage on p.123)2 2. Describe the personality of the man Jane finds when she is out on her walk. 3. Who do you think started the fire in Mr. Rochester's room? Why would that person start a fire in his room?
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Describe, in two or more sentences, Jane's first day at Lowood.
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Find 5 examples of Gothic Literature elements that are used in the short story "The Cask of t he Amontillado." Write the number of the element and what the example is from the text. Submit it here.
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TURN IN YOUR FINAL RESEARCH PAPER AND WORKS CITED PAGE HERE.
Make any changes BEFORE you turn in this paper. Once you submit it I will not accept any changes. I will grade them as they are submitted, so make sure you are finished when you submit.
Your paper is worth is 100 points.
Your Works Cited page is worth 50 points.
Your paper is worth is 100 points.
Your Works Cited page is worth 50 points.
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Works Cited - The Research Paper
The rough draft of your Works Cited page is due Monday at 5 p.m. Even though this is a rough draft, do not wait until the last minute and submit it to me with a lot of errors. Please do your best so I can get a real feeling for how well you understand the assignment. The final draft will be due during the final exam week along with the final draft of your research paper.
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Extra Credit
I don't actually believe in extra credit. If you do the work I assign and turn it in, chances are you will pass this class. However, I always seem to have students who want to raise their grades, even if they have a "B". I do make an effort to make extra credit challenging and I only offer one assignment a semester.
For this semester's extra credit, you need to explore banned books. You may find a list of banned books on several sites, the most common and most easily accessed is ala.org (American Library Association). This site has yearly lists of banned books going back at lease two decades.
Find two books that have some time in the past been banned - it does not have to be one that is currently on the banned list.
Do not pick the first two books on the list. Look at the lists and read through them - you will be surprised at some of the books that are on the list. You MAY NOT include any book that you have been assigned to read in school. I know what books you have been assigned to read throughout your school years.
Include the following pieces of information:
1. Book title
2. Book author
3. Date of publication
4. When the book was banned
5. A brief synopsis of the book plot
6. Why was the book banned?
7. Find a verifiable source that explains the standards that must be met in order for a book to be banned and list those standards. How many of those standards were met for each book before it was banned?
8. Who called to have the book banned? (Usually it starts with a parent or parent group at a public school or library). If you cannot find this information just put N/A for question 8 (that means Not Applicable).
Write in complete sentences. Spelling and sentence structure will always matter. Poor spelling and poor sentence structure equals a poor grade.
For this semester's extra credit, you need to explore banned books. You may find a list of banned books on several sites, the most common and most easily accessed is ala.org (American Library Association). This site has yearly lists of banned books going back at lease two decades.
Find two books that have some time in the past been banned - it does not have to be one that is currently on the banned list.
Do not pick the first two books on the list. Look at the lists and read through them - you will be surprised at some of the books that are on the list. You MAY NOT include any book that you have been assigned to read in school. I know what books you have been assigned to read throughout your school years.
Include the following pieces of information:
1. Book title
2. Book author
3. Date of publication
4. When the book was banned
5. A brief synopsis of the book plot
6. Why was the book banned?
7. Find a verifiable source that explains the standards that must be met in order for a book to be banned and list those standards. How many of those standards were met for each book before it was banned?
8. Who called to have the book banned? (Usually it starts with a parent or parent group at a public school or library). If you cannot find this information just put N/A for question 8 (that means Not Applicable).
Write in complete sentences. Spelling and sentence structure will always matter. Poor spelling and poor sentence structure equals a poor grade.
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Things Fall Apart Writing Assignments 1 - 9 Create a new document, copy and paste the number of the writing assignment (in numerical order, please!), the writing prompt, and your response. Then submit your work here. You will probably have to copy and paste it here. I will go back and figure out the total combined point value for all of the writings.
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TFA Final Assignment Now that we have finished reading Things Fall Apart, I want you to think abut the different archetypes that show you who Okonkwo is. Remember, a character can fit more than one archetype at a time and those archetypes can change over the course of a story. Think about the archetype that best fits Okonkwo at the beginning of the story and the one that fits him best at the end of the story. Choose 5 archetypes that describe the character of Okonkwo throughout the story. Define each archetype and then in one or two sentences for each archetype, describe how that archetype fits Okonkwo. What about Okonkwo's situation or behavior tells you that is the archetype he is modeling at that point in the book?
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Things Fall Apart Writing 9
From the District Commissioner's point of view, what is wrong with the natives way of life?
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Things Fall Apart Writing 6
While Okonkwo is in exile, he hears that the missionaries have come to his home village and things are rapidly changing. Churches are being built, people are being educated to speak and write in English, villagers are being told that the spirits they worship are not real. Writing from Okonkwo's point of view, how does he view these changes? Does he think he can stop the changes or does he think the villagers need to let the people who want to convert to Christianity do so? How does he now view his son?
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Things Fall Apart Writing 8
Okonkwo lived his entire life afraid that he was being judged by the way his father lived his life instead of being judged on his own merits. On the bottom of page 178, one of Okonkwo's clansmen tells the District Commissioner something about Okonkwo. What does he say about Okonkwo? Do you think Okonkwo knew this is how his clansmen regarded him? If his clansmen had said this to Okonkwo, do you think Okonkwo's outcome would have been different? Explain.
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Things Fall Apart Writing 4
Writing 4 Due October 14
Ekwefi has suffered the loss of several children despite the efforts of the village medicine man. This has affected her greatly and she blames her own chi, spirit, for her bad luck. Writing from Ekwefi’s point of view, how does she feel about the loss of her children, the way the medicine man treats the dead body of her third child, the fortune of Okonkwo’s first wife who has given birth to three healthy sons, and her daughter Ezinma, the only one of her children to survive childhood.
Ekwefi has suffered the loss of several children despite the efforts of the village medicine man. This has affected her greatly and she blames her own chi, spirit, for her bad luck. Writing from Ekwefi’s point of view, how does she feel about the loss of her children, the way the medicine man treats the dead body of her third child, the fortune of Okonkwo’s first wife who has given birth to three healthy sons, and her daughter Ezinma, the only one of her children to survive childhood.
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Things Fall Apart Writing 7
Writing from Okonkwo's point of view, how is his village of origin changing (not his mother's village? He sees many changes when he returns to his village. Why can't the village return to its original spiritual beliefs and traditions?
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Writing 5 – A wedding is a joyous event in most cultures, however, it seems that the preparations are mostly the responsibility of the women. Explain in your words, how the women might feel as they prepare the fest for a new bride. How often do they gather together to spend social time? To help each other? Is this perhaps a time they look forward to because they have time to be together without men?
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Writing 3 We have all seen that Okonkwo is a harsh man. He is not very kind to his Nwoye because Okonkwo thinks he is not manly enough. He wishes Ikemefuna was his son and hopes that Nwoye becomes more like the youth he is fostering. Based on the knowledge you have of Okonkwo, Nwoye, and Ikemefuna, how does Nwoye feel about his father and the way Okonkwo treats him? Use examples from the text to support your claim.
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Writing 2 In Chapter 3, page 19 we learn that the year Okonkwo borrowed seed-yams from another member of the village was the worst year any one could remember. There was too much rain followed by a drought which killed all of his yams. Speaking from Okonkwo’s point of view, how does he feel about the failure of his attempt to start his own farm?
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Things Fall Apart WRITING 1
Writing 1
Even though Okonkwo’s father Unoka has been dead for several years when the book begins, he is an important character in the story. Writing from the point of view of Unoka, talk about how he lived his life. Was he happy with his life? Does he think he could have done more for his family? He turned away from the cultural values of hardwork and multiple wives - why? What was important to him?
Even though Okonkwo’s father Unoka has been dead for several years when the book begins, he is an important character in the story. Writing from the point of view of Unoka, talk about how he lived his life. Was he happy with his life? Does he think he could have done more for his family? He turned away from the cultural values of hardwork and multiple wives - why? What was important to him?
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On pages 45-46 the author states "No matter how prosperous a man was, if he was unable to rule his women and his children he was not really a man. Why do you think this is an important cultural value to the Igbo? How seriously do you think Okonkwo adheres to this value? Explain. Does he adhere to closely to this value? Explain.
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1. Describe Okonkwo, the main character. If someone where to ask you what kind of a man he is, how would you reply? Use at least two examples from the book to justify your description of him. The examples must be used as an example followed by an explanation. You can not put a passage from the book onto your answer and submit it. I want your words and thoughts. 2. Why is Okonkwo the way he is? Again, use examples from the book.
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Briefly summarize what you learned about THE AUTHOR CHINUA ACHEBE in the article.
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Read the attached article and then write a 3 paragraph summary. A summary should contain what the reader considers to be the most important information. Please read this article from a historic perspective. That is, why was Africa colonized? What started it? What are some of the consequences?
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1. What do you think Harvey believes a hero is? 2. Why doesn't Harvey believe he is a hero? 3. Based on how the author describes Harvey, why do you think he doesn't want to talk about his role in the war? 4. Which hero archetype do you think Harvey fits? Why? 5. Do you think Harvey is a hero? Explain.
Please answer each question in complete sentences.
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Answer all of the questions from the MLA Scavenger Hunt here. Remember to number all of your answers so that they correspond correctly to the question. Late work will not be accepted.
using the OWL website - owl.purdue.edu - find the answers to all of the questions on this sheet. Unfortunately, this is not a "live" document, which means you cannot type your answers onto it. You must number and type your answers in yourself. Click above on question and submit your answers that way.
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Using 5 different characters from the movie Shrek, assign one archetype to each character and explain in one or two sentences why that archetype fits that character. Find 5 symbols (these may include numbers, colors, objects, etc.) and explain how each symbol helps support the story or how it shows that there is more to the movie than the viewer might think.
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1. Who is Hrothgar? 2. Who is Grendel? 3. Where is Beowulf from? 4. Why does he travel to Herot? 5. Where does the battle with Grendel's mother take place? 6. What is the result of Beowulf's battle with the dragon?
Finish reading Beowulf, pages 36-42. Answer the questions that are posted with this assignment.
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While you are reading about the battle, write down words that you think describe an epic hero - by that I mean a hero of whom poems and stories are written.
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Where does Grendel's mother live? How does Beowulf decide to fight her? Does Beowulf die?
Please answer the questions and submit by 6 p.m. Friday.
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So far we have read 12 pages of Beowulf, comprising 3 different sections. For each section, write a 1 paragraph summary. A summary is not a retelling of all events that happened, but rather, compiling the IMPORTANT events that happened and briefly giving an account. For example, you do not have to list all of the heroic traits of Beowulf, you can say he because of his strength and caring, he was considered a heroic warrior. A paragraph is 5 - 7 sentences. One paragraph for each section, therefore, 3 paragraphs. Due at the end of class, even if you are not finished writing or it will not be accepted.
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Find 2 phrases in today's assigned reading that describe Grendel - please include the line numbers.
If you do not have the textbook yet, please start at the beginning of the text. Pace yourself. If you only read the first 4 pages today that is okay. Split up the first two reading assignments and today's assignment so you don't become overwhelmed. Do your best to be caught up on the reading by Monday.
FOR TODAY, THURSDAY AUGUST 20: Read from the bottom of page 27 where it says THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL to the end of that passage about half way down page 30.
FOR TODAY, THURSDAY AUGUST 20: Read from the bottom of page 27 where it says THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL to the end of that passage about half way down page 30.