Homework #5 due October 22nd

    We had a great discussion on Thursday. We are covering the material at a very fast pace. Please remember that the main purpose of this class is to get you to think as an individual. At this point there are NO wrong answers... It is all merely based on perspective.  So open your mind... Think.... Explore... And have fun challenging yourself with the myriad of possibilities that lie within your text.

Homework

Homework for this week will have you thinking a little deeper.

• Please review your setting from last week. Look for any dual meanings or symbolism or imagery within your setting. How does it affect  the mood of the reader? Take time to consider what we discussed in class and have fun exploring the nuances of setting.

• Now look at the characters within your text.  Does the setting affect or reflect character emotions. Does it add intensity to the character? Take note of who your protagonist/ antagonist are. who is the foil?  Is there emotional development within your character? Is their external development within your character.? What literary devices are employed to help you take note of these developments? Is this a static character? Or a dynamic character? Does the reader connect to the character? In what way? Character can be  described both directly and indirectly. Please take note of the different ways in which the character is expressed by the author.
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• Please fill out your story chart on Tom Sawyer. Include your character list. Make note of your impression of the characters. We will go over the character questions in class on Thursday

• If you did not define the vocab words in homework #4, please do so in your own words!  You will also need to provide an example of these devices. This can be an original example or an example from a piece of literature. A quiz will be upcoming on this material. Please be prepared!
• we will have a a box labeled " Highschool literature" on the kitchen counter as you enter the building on Thursday. Please place your vocab definitions, story chart, setting and character analysis in this box. As assignments get more complex, we will need to read through them in order to assess your understanding of the material. If you forget to turn in your homework prior to class you will not get full credit for your work. If you neglect to complete the assignment, you will get NO credit.  It is imperative that you stay on track with these assignments in order to ensure that you are prepared for in class discussion. If you are having trouble with your assignments please contact us and we will help you.  When it comes to Literary analysis there are NO wrong answers.... Just do your best in assessing the character and setting. In class discussion will help you to establish whether your thoughts and ideas are substantiated. 

See you in class on Thursday!!!!!