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How does Holden’s language (his diction, syntax, mannerisms, way of organizing his thoughts,etc.) reinforce the novel’s themes?
 
Themes: 
  • Innocence vs. Experience​
  • Coming of Age/Self-Discovery​
  • Hypocrisy and Phoniness ​
  • Alienation and Isolation​
  • Love and Sex​
  • Rebellion
The hard date for this is due Monday, September 23rd. No late submissions accepted.
This was assigned 9/6. A rough draft is encouraged so I can grade it and adjustments can be made as needed!

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Due Saturday at 11:59pm
 
Please provide a synopsis of the play, including a description of whether it was a comedy or tragedy and provide a description of one characteristic of greek theatre.

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Writing Prompt*: Research and discuss with a small group the case of Andrea Yates. Read articles about women with post-partum depression. Based on the articles and the discussion we had in class, do you think that post-partum depression is a legitimate legal defense for women like Andrea Yates?

Why or why not? Explain your opinion in 1-2 pages---you can have a mixed opinion.**

 

MLA Format

Times New Roman 12 pt font

 

Email by the end of class tomorrow (Thursday)

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*This paper will be graded out of 25 points in correlation with the writing rubric provided on the class page.

**This paper will be graded using the argument rubric.

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Watch this video: 

 

In a 3-5 paragraph essay,

Describe what vulnerability means to you.

How have you experienced vulnerability?

Do shame and fear correlate with vulnerability?

Do you believe vulnerability can be perceived as a weakness?

 

How does the speaker appeal to the audience?

Do you find this speaker credible?