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I thought it might be helpful to start a discussion forum in which we could lend support to one another during this stressful time. We could post experiences, observations, encouragement, and comfort. I’ll start with the story of one of my neighbors going around with her ancient dog in a […]

Take this opportunity to post any questions or concerns you have regarding the research essay. Also, please post the topic of your essay and the thesis statement that will appear in the introduction.

The story “Salvation” is told by an adult narrator looking back on a painful episode in his life. How would you characterize the tone of the narrator in “Salvation?” Tone is the attitude conveyed by the voice of the narrator about the events in the story. For example, a story […]

The House on Mango Street explores many themes affecting Esperanza, the young protagonist. Discuss two or more vignettes that explore the same theme. These themes might include self-definition and identity; friendship; neighborhood or home; freedom and entrapment; growth, maturity and sexual development; gender roles and expectations, or other themes you […]

Which one of the vignettes from pages 33 – 71 of The House on Mango Street made the strongest impression on you? In a post of at least 150 words, identify the vignette and discuss its theme or central idea, explaining why it resonated for you. As with last week, please do […]

Each of the three readings for the week explores the immigration experience from a different perspective.  How would you state the unique theme of each work (“Montreal 1962, “Amphibians,” and “Names/Nombres”)? Do you have relevant experience you can share with the class? Please be sure to include your section number at the […]

At any time during the course, please post any questions or concerns about the course that you may have. If you have question, it’s likely that others may be wondering the same thing, so please feel comfortable to post here. Of course, you can also raise questions or concerns privately […]

Please identify the author whose works you have chosen to explore for the final research essay. Briefly explain why you have chosen this author. If you have already selected a work, please give the title and tell how the work relates to the story, poem, or play we have read in class. Finally, […]

PLEASE DON’T POST YET. THERE IS A TECHNICAL PROBLEM, WHICH IS MERGING AN OLD CLASS WITH THIS ONE, AS YOU CAN SEE BY THE 63 RESPONSES. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BY NOON ON MONDAY, Which one of the vignettes from pages 1-57 of The House on Mango Street made the […]

In the article “How to Read a Poem” from the Poets.org website, the poet William Carlos Williams, in acknowledging the challenges of reading poetry, writes that a reader must “complete” what the poet has begun. With specific reference to one of this week’s poems, explain how you “completed” what the […]