NOTE: for all college business, , you must have a
college I. D. This is procured at the Security Office, open M-Th
until 8 p. m. (phone 572-7100). You should get your I. D. as
soon as possible, and you need your paid bill and driver’s
license.
Seek RIGHT ABOVE
HERE here for adjustments in case of my absence, school closings, etc.
Unless you read something different HERE, always follow the syllabus. In fact, you will never go wrong in following the
syllabus according to dates no matter what. Also, of
course, for closings, you can check the NCC website, but read
carefully about closings, for sometimes the day is closed, but
the night is open or vice versa. You can also call individual
department offices, security, or the Dean of Instruction; but
above all, NEVER follow what you have heard from a friend or
fellow student. To repeat, as far as our schedule is concerned,
you will never go wrong by following the syllabus date by date.
PURPOSE: to instruct the student
in
-
the major concepts of
literature
-
daily reading assignments and
class discussion
-
the writing of formal essays
(with literature as the subject)
-
the writing of a documented
essay on a literary subject
THE SEMESTER WILL COVER THE
FOLLOWING:
1. Fifteen Short Stories
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT DO THE GATSBY DOCUMENTED ESSAY,
2. Twenty-One Poems WHICH IS EXPLAINED ELSEWHERE. WE DO "THE BIRTHMARK."
3. Three Dramas
OUR ONLY
TEXTBOOK: An Introduction to Literature, 16th Edition,
ed. Barnet, Burto, and Cain. Pearson Longman Publisher. Available in our book store. Get it quickly!!! The
bookstore number for hours is 222-7066
IN CASE YOU
HAVE TROUBLE WITH WRITING/GRAMMAR: copy/paste the
following:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
WEB SITES:
it is usually better to
paste into Internet Explorer than AOL.
AN ITEM urgently suggested is the Barron’s edition of
Hamlet, which is almost like a translation with easy to read
notes: Shakespeare Made Easy and Simply Shakespeare
(very inexpensive); also, Sparknotes, No Fear Shakepeare.
Though we have the play in our book, you might find it easier
reading in these editions. Our bookstore does not have them,
but Barnes and Noble or Borders will order them in time for our
assignments. HOWEVER, always bring our text to
class when we cover the play for easy reference. You might also
find the following Shakespeare web site helpful:
www.allshakespeare.com
ON THE LAST PAGE
Immediately below the last
syllabus entry are two items of general interest:
First, there is an
introduction to a splendid book about the promises which America
offers to natives and newcomers alike. Its author is an immigrant
from India who has an immigrant's perspective on what our
wonderful country offers to all who are born here or come here.
Second, there is a site on
the issue of global warming, details of which you are unlikely
to encounter in the major media or in any schools you attend.
It is based on a BBC documentary called "The Great Global
Warming Scam." You might want to consult it for your own
edification, or you might find it helpful sometime for a
research paper.
A REMARKABLE BOOK: the terrible
events of Sept. 11, 2001, have caused many Americans to realize
what a splendid country we live in. Along those lines, I highly
recommend What's So Great about America? by Dinesh
D'Souza, 2002, Regnery Publishing. In fewer than 200 pages, he
reminds us of why so many of us native-borns and older and
recent immigrants so highly revere this wonderful country. Mr.
D'Souza views America from an advantageous perspective: he was
born in India, came her at age 17, graduated from Dartmouth,
and worked in the White House. I have read his three other
books, and I can attest that he is both a clear thinker and a
forceful and engaging writer. Those of us who need to be
reminded of our founding values and those of us who are not
aware of them will find his book both illuminating and
inspiring.
| PLEASE NOTE: you must have the textbook with you and be
prepared for the FOURTH assignment. If you do not, please
give me your explanation. Henceforth, you must always have
your book with you; no sharing with someone in another
class. |
A point
of advice: the assignments represent the conventional concept
of two hours’ homework for every one hour spent in class;
therefore, expect some 4-6 hours per week of outside work
plus time to prepare for exams and to write the documented
essay. You should consider that proportion in terms of the
number of courses you have registered for in light of your
personal and work obligations. You will find the course
especially demanding if you have a heavy job load while carrying
more than two courses.
ABOUT THE
SCHEDULE: if you are absent, or I am, or the school is
closed, continue with the syllabus as scheduled. Do the
material for each assigned date unless I tell you otherwise.
IF I MUST MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT
A SCHEDULE CHANGE, ESPECIALLY ABOUT BAD WEATHER, CHECK THE FIRST
PAGE OF MY WEB SITE, NEAR THE TOP. ALSO CHECK THE NCC WEB SITE,
FIRST PAGE, FOR CLOSINGS. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO EVENING
ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHICH OFTEN ARE DIFFERENT FROM DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
WEB SITES FOR
LITERARY SELECTIONS
Immediately below at the end of this
syllabus, I have posted web sites where you can locate some of
our SHORT STORIES, POEMS, AND PLAYS except for "In the
Gloaming" and "Metaphors." The selections seem to move in and out of being available. You can read
these on screen or print them, but do not print them to bring
to class because you will not be able to follow in class;
they are not a substitute for the textbook. They are listed in
case you misplace your book for awhile, want to take copies with
you somewhere, or be able to read if you are in a library or
some other location. NOTE: you will find the two plays far too
long to print, but at least they are there: Oedipus in a
readable translation and Hamlet is conveniently divided into
acts and scenes. Be advised that, on occasion, certain
sites become unavailable. In that case, you might put the
title in your browser and search for yourself.
SCHEDULE
OF ASSIGNMENTS
ON
WED SEPT 7—FIRST MEETING-- Introduction to course--beginning of
fiction
FOR MON SEPT 12--I will explain 3 x 5 cards &
begin the elements of fiction and what the stories are about
"Mitty" (Xerox #4A). Answer the circled
questions at rear
I will explain (1) STRUCTURE [chronology,
location, character, ideas, intensity, anything else?. Also (2)
CHARACTER—nature of character; flat, round, static, dynamic.
(I will explain the concept of about)
NOTE: you will find my web site quite helpful for
writing about literature and other matters.
ELEMENTS
NOTE:
you will see that items like (1) STRUCTURE and (2) CHARACTER are
preceded by a number in parenthesis; those numbers designate
the ELEMENTS of FICTION which we are covering in this unit.
Take careful and copious notes in class and memorize the
chief aspects of each element. The same will apply to
poetry.
FOR WED SEPT 14—I will explain (3) SETTING and (4)
THEME FIRST QUIZ
"Misery," (Xerox 5). What do we know about
Iona? What is it about (in terms of my use of the word)?
"Guests of the Nation,” (xerox 5A). Answer the
following:
1. List the characters with an identifying
phrase for ea
2. How is Donovan different from the others?
3. Is the behavior of Hawkins and Belcher in
section 4 consistent with what we have come to
know of
them?
4. What might be the rationale for the Roman numeral divisions?
5. What is it about? (in my sense of the word)
THE DOCUMENTED ESSAY:
I WILL OFFER SOME INSTRUCTION PERIODICALLY DURING
THE CLASSES ; CHIEFLY,
YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO EXAMINE CAREFULLY BOTH TEXTS FOR RESEARCH AND
WRITING TECHNIQUES PLUS MY WEB SITE. Begin reading “The
Birthmark,” (1 Y).
Very good sampe, p. 1192—CAUTION—all critical references in the
sample are
in
quotes, but in YOUR paper only a few should be in quotes.
FOR MON SEPT 19--READ:
"The Storm," (xerox
6). Explain each character. Structure? What is your label for
each Roman
numeral?
What is it about? Imp. of setting?
Theme? Put ELEMENTS on a 3 x 5 card tonight if you wish.
"Cask," (xerox 6A).. Break into parts and consider structure,
setting, and theme as we have
done. Think of at least 3
things which this story is "about" and devise a theme
statement for
each.
NOTE: how might setting be
important in “Storm” and this story?
Read the student essay, p. 280
I will discuss
writing about literature; check my site AND SEE XEROX
WHICH I HAND OUT
I will explain
Story A preparation
FOR WED SEPT 21-- Read the following:
(Note: start preparing Story A for first essay in
class)
I will
introduce (5) "POINT OF VIEW. READ the following:
“The Yellow Wallpaper,” p. 164
1. Divide the story into parts and label
2. What is the logic of
the parts?
3. What is the setting
and its significance?
4. Who is the woman
in the paper?
5. What is it “about”?
what is the theme?
"A & P," p. 191. Answer # 1, 3 at
end of the story. What is the structure? What is it about?
Theme?
FOR MON SEPT 26—first essay--this will be written IN
CLASS--prepared as below:
READ: "Story A" (Xerox 7). Read at home. Examine
setting, structure, character, and theme. You
will write an essay in class--no notes or cards. This will
cover elements # 1-4 only.
See Xerox 6B for preparation as well as my web site,
"Writing about Literature."
A
SUGGESTION--You might want to think about the Hamlet text I
suggested earlier.
FOR MON
OCT 3--I will introduce "REALISM, SYMBOLISM, ALLEGORY.
READ the following:
"Hills Like White Elephants" (Xerox 8)
1. Give the parts and label them.
Setting? Significance?
2. What is the conflict between them
about?
3. Any symbolism? (we have not covered
this yet, but try)
4. What is the Point of View? About?
Theme?
"Young Goodman Brown," p. 154. Answer # 1-4. Character of
Brown? About? Theme?
Setting? Structure? Point of view? Realism,
symbolism, or allegory?
FOR WED OCT 5—I will return essays and discuss them plus
instruction on the DOCUMENTED ESSAY
“Araby,” p. 136
1. Point of View? Attitude of the
narrator? Setting? Structure?
bout? Theme?
2.
Is this story realistic, symbolic, or allegorical?
“In the Gloaming,” XEROX 3. Indicate the Structure. Setting?
Realism, symbolism, allegory? Point of View? About?
Theme? START PREPARING TO WRITE THE ESSAY ON
STORY “B” OUT OF CLASS
FOR MON OCT 10--I
will introduce (7) STYLE (267)/TONE( 592).
Read the following
:
“Two Kinds,” p. 522 –examine in terms of ALL
ELEMENTS (Me—first ref. to B-mark notes
“A
Worn Path,” p. 29–Answer # 1-5; Parts? All elements? About?
Theme?
FOR WED
OCT 12--First poetry lesson. Read the following
(THIS IS NOT A COLLEGE HOLIDAY)
(1)DICTION; [denotation [lean, slender,
thin, skinny, slim, rangy, sinewy, svelte, scrawny, anorexic;
Connotation); (2)
SPEAKER-AUDIENCE-SITUATION; (3) IMAGERY. Read and answer:
" Naming of Parts," p. 658. Each
stanza falls into two parts; how? Speaker (s)? Tone (s)?
Characterize the language and imagery in each two parts of the
stanzasThe Man He Killed," p. 608. Answer p. 608 .
Theme?
"My Mother and the Bed,” p.611.
Answer Pp. 611-12, # 1-2; skip # 3; Theme?
NOTE:
BELOW IS A DOUBLE ASSIGNMENT--AN ESSAY PLUS READING (QUZ)
FOR MON
OCT 17--"Story
B." (xerox 8B). Essay on Story B. To
be turned in; not in class like before
For writing and submitting of the essay,
see Xerox 8A. I dist. a blue book in advance.
See Package 2, p. 4, for avoiding YOU in writing.
ALSO: NOTE: ff after a page means FOLLOWING
Continue below
Read (4) "FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE," pp. 618-23
(DEFINITIONS only--no poems) and (5) REALISM/
SYMBOLISM/ALLEGORY,” p. 632FF . NOTE: real/sym/alleg. are the
same in poetry AS FICTION. And
READ:
"I Like to See it Lap the Miles," p.
741. Which figures does Dickinson use? What is the poem
“about”
"The Sick Rose,” p. 633. Read the poem and
the explanation. Theme?
FOR WED OCT 19:
Read and answer (THIS IS OUR MOST DIFFICULT POETRY ASSIGNMENT)
I will explain (6) IRONY: LITERARY AMBIGUITY
(PUN) PARADOX, OXYMORON. Read “IRONY,”
pp. 649ff . Be careful about sarcasm,
satire, and irony—they are not tones
“Because I Could Not Stop for
Death,” p. 564 . Describe the speaker. Describe Death. What
is
going on here? What is the speaker’s tone? What is the
theme?
“A Narrow Fellow,” p. 742. What is being
described? Who is the speaker? What is the speaker’s attitude
toward what is being described? Meaning of line 5? Theme?
FOR MON OCT 24
First exam/essay on poetry.
Be prepared to analyze two poems which you have not seen.
You
will also
write a brief essay.
See preparation Xerox 8 C. This covers only
poetry elements 1-5.
FOR WED
OCT 26--READ
"To His Coy Mistress," p. 652. Figures? Answer
p. 653-54. Answer # 1-6. NOTE: this is a complex poem filled
with poetic figures with much importance on
speaker/audience/tone. Give much attention to the questions,
for they offer many clues to what is going on.
"Dover Beach," p. 778 . Speaker, audience,
situation? Figures? Symbolism? Theme?
FOR
MON OCT 31--NOTE--NO QUIZ ON THIS LESSON
Read
(7) ”[STRUCTURE] “Rhythm and Versification,” pp. 660ff.
(Don’t take any notes from book—too technical. Just underline
or highlight. I will distill the material for you. But read
it.)
"Sonnet # 73" p. 675. What is the imagery of
each of the four sets of lines? What kind of sonnet?
Any figures? What and where? Speaker?
Audience? Theme?
“World,” p. 830. What kind of sonnet?
Imagery? Speaker? Theme
I will briefly offer tips on reading Oedipus
Rex—see Xerox 16
FOR WED
NOV 2--READ AND ANSWER
“Western Wind,” p. 571 . Speaker,
audience, situation? Characterize the imagery and tell its
purpose
My
Papa’s Waltz,” (Xerox 12). Thoroughly identify the speaker AND
TONE. What, essentially, is the
speaker telling us about
FOR MON
NOV 7--2nd poetry exam/essay on ALL POETIC ELEMENTS;same
format as before.See Xer. 12B
FOR WED
NOV 9--REMINDER--QUIZ on nearly every new reading assignment
READ "How to Read a Play," pp. 839ff; "Tragedy," 905. Read
OEDIPUS REX, pp. 910ff. I will
introduce drama, tragedy, Greek drama, and begin discussing
OEDIPUS. See 9C, Structure
FOR MON
NOV 14--No quiz obviously
Conclude OEDIPUS. I will conclude Greek tragedy
plus introduce Shakespeare and HAMLET
NOTE; SHAKESPEARE’S LANGUAGE: a splendid book,
Shakespeare’s Words, David Crystal.
Here is the web site to examine his use of every word in his
plays:
http://shakespeareswords.com/
FOR WED
NOV 16--Read
Hamlet, Intro. + Act I, complete, starting p. 999.
More on Oed. if necessar
FOR MON NOV 21--Read Hamlet, Act II and
III I WILL CONTINUE DOCUMENTED ESS
FOR MON NOV 28—continue discussion of
Hamlet
Essay on Story C (xerox 9)—
Have more to say on about/theme than previously.
This is
submitted like Story B
See Xerox 9B for full instructions.
I will distribute a blue book as before
FOR WED NOV 30—Read
Hamlet Act IV and V. I will introduce Salesman
FOR MON DEC 5—conclude Hamlet
Hamlet’s Flaws: controlled by melancholy;
controlled by highs and lows,
too
thoughtful-philosophical; lacks impulse to action
FOR WED DEC 7—Read Salesman, Act I,
beginning p. 1199.
Last comments on Documented Essay
FOR MON DEC 12— Read Salesman, Act II;
preparation for drama essay
FOR WED DEC 14—Continue Salesman,
comments on Doc. Essay and tragedy
Documented essay due; see separate sheet in the
doc. essay package
No new
material. Be on time: conclusion of Salesman and tragedy
FOR MON DEC 19—
In-class essay on tragedy—the THREE plays. See
Xerox in package
13, Sheet 16
ATTENTION: DO NOT GO BELOW THIS
LINE.
WHAT FOLLOWS IS THE SYLLABUS
FOR A
DIFFERENT KIND OF SEMESTER.
BELOW THE
FOLLOWING LINES ARE SOME ITEMS
WHICH YOU
MIGHT FIND HELPFUL FOR ANY SEMESTER.
ON WED
SEPT 1—FIRST MEETING-- Introduction to course--beginning of FICTION
FOR MON SEPT
13 --I will explain 3 x 5 cards & introduce elements of fiction
and what the stories are about.
I will explain
(1)
STRUCTURE: plot/character[chronology, location, character, ideas,
intensity, anything else] Also (2) CHARACTER.
Read the following:
Mitty (Xerox #4A). Answer the circled questions at rear
NOTE: you will find my web site quite helpful for
writing about literature and other matters.
FOR WED SEPT
15—I will explain (3) SETTING and (4) THEME. Read the
following: FIRST QUIZ
"Misery," (Xerox 5). What do we know about Iona? What is it about
(my use of the word)?
"Guests of the Nation,” (Xerox 5A). Answer the following:
1. List the characters with an identifying phrase
for each
2. How is Donovan different from the
others?
3. Is the behavior of Hawkins and
Belcher in section 4 con-
sistent with what we have come to know of them?
4. What might be the rationale for the
Roman numeral. divisions?
5. What is it about?
(my sense of the word)
THE DOCUMENTED ESSAY: I WILL OFFER SOME
INSTRUCTION PERIODICALLY DURING THE CLASSES. CHIEFLY,
HOWEVER, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO EXAMINE CAREFULLY BOTH TEXTS FOR
RESEARCH AND WRITING TECHNIQUES (That is, our text and
Little,Brown, which I have on Reserve in the library.
And especially, consult my web site.
FOR MON
SEPT 20--Read the following: QUIZ
TONIGHT AND ALWAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE TOLD
"The Storm," (Xerox 6). Explain each character. Structure?
What is it about? Theme?
"Cask," (Xerox 6A). Break into parts and
consider structure, setting, and theme aswe have
done. Think
of at least 3 things which this story is "about" and devise
a theme
statement for each.
NOTE: how might setting be important in “Storm” and this
story? Read the student essay,
p.
280
I will discuss writing about literature;
check my site
I will explain Story A preparation
FOR WED SEPT
22. Read the following: And start preparing Story A for
first in-class essay
“The Yellow Wallpaper,” p. 164
1. Divide the story into parts and label
2. What is the logic of the parts?
3. What is the setting and its
significance?
4. Who is the woman in the
paper?
5. What is it “about”? what is the
theme?
"A & P," p.
191. Answer # 1, 3. What is it about? Theme?
I will introduce
(5) POINT OF VIEW
FOR MON SEPT 27--ADMINISTRATION CLUB TIME--THE
7:55 CLASS DOES NOT MEET; 6:25 DOES
Attention 6:25 class--we will meet and use the period for review
of stories and writing
about literature.
FOR WED SEPT 29--first essay, to be written in class and
prepared as below:
READ: "Story A," (Xerox 7). Read at home. Examine
setting, structure, character, and
theme. You will
write an essay in class--no notes or cards.
See Xerox 6B for preparation as well as my web site,
“Writing about Literature”
A suggestion:
you might want to think now about purchasing one of those
editions of Hamlet, which I have suggested. You
will find it immensely helpful, especially considering the
price. You might have to order at a Barnes and Noble or a
Borders outlet. Get only my suggestions; no outlines, etc.
FOR MON OCT 4-- In will introduce
(6) REALISM, SYMBOLISM, ALLEGORY
"Hills Like White Elephants" ;
(Xerox 8)
1. Give the parts and label them.
2. What is the conflict between
them about?
3. Any symbolism?
4. What is the Point of View?
About? Theme?
"Young Goodman Brown," p. 154. Answer # 1-4.
About? Theme? Structure? Setting?
Realism, symbolism, or allegory?
FOR WED OCT 6—Read the
following:
“Araby,” p. 136
1. Point of View? Attitude of
the narrator?
2. About? Theme?
“In the Gloaming,”
(xerox 3). Indicate the structure; setting?
For "Gloaming," also answer: structure? setting?
Point of view? About/theme?
START PREPARING FOR STORY "B"
FOR MON
OCT 11--First poetry lesson.
I will introduce the following--a
long, difficult lesson
(1) DICTION, [denotation [lean, thin, skinny, slim, rangy, sinewy,
scrawny, anorexic; connotation]; (2) SPEAKER,
AUDIENCE, SITUATION. (3)
IMAGERY, And read:
"
Naming of Parts," (Xerox 10). Or 658. Each stanza
falls into two parts; how? Speaker (s)?
Tone (s)? Characterize the language and imagery in each two parts of the
stanzas.
"The Man He Killed," p.
608. Answer p. 608. About? Theme?
FOR
WED OCT 13--"Story B." (Xerox 8b). Essay
TO BE TURNED IN , on all elements EXCEPT STYLE
AND TONE. For preparation, see Xerox 8A. For writing
and submitting of the essay, see
xerox which I distribute plus blue book. NOTE: ff
after a page means THE FOLLOWING
PAGE (S).
Read (4) FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, pp. 618-31 (DEFINITIONS ONLY--no
poems) and
(5) REALISM/SYMBOLISM/ALLEGORY, pp. 632 ff. NOTE:
REALISM/SYMBOLISM/ALLEGORY
are the same in poetry as in FICTION. READ:
"I Like to See It Lap the Miles," p. 741. Which figures
does Dickinson use?
What is the
poem “about”?
going on here? What is the speaker's tone? What is
the theme?
“A Narrow Fellow,” p.
742. What is being described here? Who is the
speaker? What is the
speaker’s attitude toward what is being
described? Meaning of line 5? Theme?
FOR WED OCT
20:
First exam/essay on poetry. Be prepared to answer
questions on the poetic elements
# 1-5 only and to analyze two poems which you have
not seen. You will also write a brief
essay on one of the two poems. See
see
preparation xerox 8C
5 and to
analyze two poems which you have not seen. You will
also write a brief essay.
See prep. Xerox 8C
FOR MON OCT
25: 6:25 CLASS DOES NOT MEET; 7:55 CLASS MEETS FOR POETRY
REVIEW--NO
NEW
ASSIGNMENT
FOR WED OCT 27: NOTE--apply as much as you can of
element # 6, above, esp. to "Mistress"
"To His Coy Mistress, p. 652. Speaker? Audience?
Situation? Characterize the imgery and
tell its purpose.
"Dover Beach," p.
778. Speaker, audience., situation? Figures?
Symbolism? Theme?
FOR MON NOV 1--NOTE: NO QUIZ ON THIS LESSON
BUT READ AND DO CAREFULLY
"Sonnet # 73" p.
675. What is the imagery of each of
the four sets of lines? What kind of
sonnet? Any figures? Speaker? Audience? Theme?
“The World Is Too Much with Us,” p. 830. What kind of sonnet? Imagery? Speaker? Theme?
FOR MON NOV
3-- Read the following poems and answer the questions:
quiz
“Western
Wind” p. 571. Speaker, audience, situation?
Characterize the imagery and tell its
purpose.
“My Pappa’s
Waltz,.” (Xerox 12). Identify the speaker.
Also, what is the speaker’s tone?
Read "How to Read a Play," pp.
839ff; "Tragedy," 905.
Read Oedipus Rex, pp. 910ff
I will introduce drama, tragedy, Greek drama,
and begin discussing Oedipus Rex.
FOR MON NOV 15--No new assignment--no quiz
We will conclude OEDIPUS and Greek tragedy. I will
introduce Shakespeare and HAMLET
FOR WED NOV 17--More on OEDIPUS if necessary
Read HAMLET, Intro. and Act 1, complete, starting p. 999
FOR MON NOV 22--Read HAMLET, Act 2. I WILL
CONTINUE DOCUMENTED ESSAY
Allegory Essay Due on Story C (See xerox 9B). I will
give you another sheet plus a
blue book. Have more to say on about/theme than before.
This is submitted this night like Story B. Don't be
absent.
FOR MON NOV 29--Read HAMLET, Act 3
FOR WED DEC 1--Read HAMLET, Acts 4 and 5
FOR MON DEC 6--SALESMAN, ACT 1, p. 1199ff.
Comments on Doc. Essay and HAMLET
FOR WED DEC 8--SALESMAN, ACT 2
FOR MON DEC 13--continue SALESMAN viewing and
discussion. Last comments on Doc. Essay
FOR WED DEC 15--Documented essay due; see
separate sheet in the doc. essay package.
Conclusion of drama and tragedy. Preparation for essay
on THREE PLAYS.
AN ANCIENT THEATRE
Below are the remains of a ROMAN theatre in
Turkey. Though the seats and general format are similar to the
one in our text, the building to your left is three levels, made
of stone, whereas the skene of the Greek theatre is only
a ruin (our text) with just the foundation stones because it was
originally one level and wooden. Though
it is Roman, it is close enough to the earlier Greek ones to
give you a pretty good idea of the appearance of the Oedipus
theatres.
Here are some
sites which will increase your knowledge of the Greek theatre.
NOTE: the best way to access them
is to highlight, then Copy, then Paste them into your browser
rather than merely trying to click on to them.
Below are the ruins of the Dionysos Theatre, which is in our
text:
http://www.bahnij.com/Dionysos_Theater.htm
Here are splendid reconstruction facsimiles of the same theatre
(click on "Slide Show"):
http://wings.buffalo.edu/AandL/classics/dramapage/tda/
This site contains substantial historical information about the
Greek theatre:
http://www.ancientworlds.net/aw/Group/50184
Following is a site with pictures of the newly constructed Globe
Theatre in London (Copy/Paste it into your browser):
www.allshakespeare.com/globe
WEB SITES FOR OUR SHORT STORIES
NOTE: the best way to access the literature sites is to
highlight the link; then Edit/Copy; then open your browser; then
Paste. The work should then appear. HOWEVER: SOMETIMES THEY
DISAPPEAR NOT BECAUSE OF ME BUT BECAUSE OTHER WEB SITES CHANGE
PERIODICALLY. I WILL DO MY BEST TO KEEP THEM UPDATED.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THESE SITES CAN COME AND GO SO DO NOT
DEPEND ON THEM. VERY OFTEN YOU CAN OBTAIN THE ITEMS BY GOOGLING THE TILE INTO YOUR BROWSER. Sometimes you will
get a lot of questionable critical material which you should
avoid. The purpose here is simply to give you access to
any titles because you might not have your book with you.
Don't waste time on the critical remarks of others; read
the stories and answer the questions I have assigned you.
If you find the text of something which I say is not available,
be sure to tell me for a slight bonus.
The Secret Life
of Walter Mitty
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Cafe/6821/thurber.html
Guests of the Nation
(not available)
Misery
http://www.writing-resources.com/checkov/chekhov-misery.html
The Storm
http://oaks.nvg.org/se2ra7.html
The Cask of Amantillado
http://www.uniquesnowflake.com/archives/000243.php
The Yellow
Wallpaper
http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/GilYell.html
A & P
http://www.tiger-town.com/whatnot/updike/
Hills Like White Elephants
http://www.fti.uab.es/sgolden/docencia/hills.htm
Araby
http://mbhs.bergtraum.k12.ny.us/cybereng/shorts/araby.html
Young Goodman Brown (use Google and insert title)
In the Gloaming (not available)
Two Kinds (not available)
A Worn Path
http://www.theatlantic.com/issues/41feb/wornpath.htm
WEB SITES FOR OUR POEMS
Naming of Parts
http://barney.gonzaga.edu/~mquieto/papers/reed.html
The Man He Killed
http://www.whenusearch.com/ws_auto_clock.html?src=secs3005
My Mother and the Bed
http://www.lynlifshin.com/glass4.htm
There Will Come Soft Rains
http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/t/teasdale/sr.html
I Like to See it Lap the Miles
http://205.180.85.40/w/pc.cgi?mid=29099&sid=2738
The Sick Rose
http://www.poems.com/sickrbla.htm
Metaphors
Not Available
I Heard a Fly Buzz
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~richie/poetry/html/aupoem77.html
A Narrow Fellow in the Grass
http://www.web-books.com/Classics/Poetry/Anthology/Dickinson/Narrow.htm
To His Coy
Mistress
http://www.bartleby.com/101/357.html
Dover Beach
http://www.gober.net/victorian/dover.html
(The following one is just for fun) The Dover Bitch
http://nweb.pct.edu/homepage/staff/evavra/Enl121/Anthology/Hecht.htm
Sonnet # 73
http://charon.sfsu.edu/SH73.HTML
The World Is Too Much With Us
http://www.bartleby.com/106/278.html
My Pappa’s Waltz
http://gawow.com/roethke/poems/43.html
Western Wind
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/love-in-the-arts/western_wind.html
A Simile for Her Smile (for this one, open the page, scroll down
to
Richard Wilbur, and the poem should appear)
http://people.cornell.edu/pages/mcw28/contemporary.htm
WEB SITES FOR OUR PLAYS
Oedipus Rex (the King)
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/4979/oedipus.html
Hamlet
http://www.bartleby.com/70/index42.html
Death of a Salesman
Not Available
English
102 - Syllabus