In Activities 1 through 10, we will read The Handsomest Drowned Man by Gabriel García Márquez . Also by using BMCC’s literary library database to explore the life and works of the author and hopefully gain a deeper understanding of his life and work, by doing so we will explore his background and literary contributions and collect important facts that can help us deeper understand his life and motives of writing . Following this, we will analyze a secondary source by scholar Dean Rader, who provides an interpretation of the story. Additionally, we will study the distinction between primary and secondary sources and complete a short quiz to test our understanding. This prewriting assignment will lay the foundation for our thesis-based essay. However, for now, our focus is solely on reading and preparation.
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Hi Aryanna, I absoutley agree! I think this approach will really help us understand the story and the author better. By learning about Márquez’s background and reading Rader’s interpretation, we’ll have a stronger foundation for our essays. The distinction between primary and secondary sources is important, and the quiz will help make sure we’re clear on the concepts before we begin writing. It seems like a great way to prepare!
Aryanna, and you also should read the student directions and student sample essay.