Monday, January 26, 2009

Unit Sheet: Till Death Do Us Part: A Study In Love (Due 2/2/09)

AP English Literature
Ms. Kingsbury
Unit Sheet: Till Death Do Us Part: A Study In Love
Due Monday, February 2, 2009

To kick off our unit on the study of love, which will include a reading of the novel Wuthering Heights, you will complete the following readings and questions:

Poetry to Read:

a. “Seniors” by Alberto Rios: page 743
Questions to answer: 1, 2

b. “A Beautiful Girl Combs Her Hair” by Li Ho: page 744-5
Questions to answer: 2, 3

c. “Junior Year Abroad” by Luisa Lopez: page 746
Questions to answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

d. “Sex Without Love” by Sharon Olds: page 778
Questions to answer: 1, 2, 3

Short Stories to Read:

a. “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin: begins on page 15
Questions to answer:
1. Analyze the significance of the phrase “free, free, free!” in relation to the meaning (theme) of the story.
2. Is this a love story? Why or why not? Justify your choice with three examples.

b. “Roselily” by Alice Walker: begins on page 242
Questions to answer: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

The above readings and questions are due on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2009. This assignment cannot be turned in late. Answers can be emailed or handwritten.

WORTH 190 POINTS!

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