Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #7

For Ceci and Carla:
Part 1: Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, it should now be the end of the book - the concluding chapters. Post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, consider:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.

Part 2: Mention what Themes seemed to be dominant in your novel. Choose one to expand upon!!! The expansion does not have to be long but it does need to be insightful.

Your seventh reflection is due on Monday, December 7.

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Frankenstein Chapter 24
Chapter 24 brings us full circle, back to Walton's ship and his letters to his sister. What symbolic and practical purpose did Walton play in this story? What was the symbolic purpose of others to the meanings/themes of the story? Consider:

• Clerval?
• Elizabeth?
• Victor?
• Monster?
• The DeLacey Family?
• Anyone else?

Think of what you know of the Romantic Era as you respond. Comment on two characters other than Walton. Of course use quotations to support your analysis, and don't use a quotation used by anyone else.

Due Monday, December 7

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #6

For Ceci and Carla:

Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.
• If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!
  

Your sixth reflection is due on Friday, December 4.

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9. Frankenstein Chapters 21-23
These Chapters are laden with the repercussions of the decision Victor makes in the previous chapters.

• Express one thematic statement that these chapters make. Explain. For instance, I am sure you can make statements about revenge and repentance and guilt and monstrosity based on these repercussions. Use a quotation as support; don't use a quotation used by anyone else.
• Differentiate between what you think Shelley intended (Romantic Era) and what you (Modern Era) got from it.

Due Friday, December 4.

Tale of Two Cities and Gullivers Travels #5

For Ceci and Carla:
Choose a quotation from the section you are reading, post the quotation and discuss its relevance in two ways, either:

• historical-political references,
• the power of the language (imagery or poetic devices etc.),
• in terms of the ideals of Romanticism or the era,
• the quotation's symbolic meaning,
• its purpose such as a flashback or foreshadowing or character development.
• If you have another area you think is relevant, use that as a heading and go for it!

Your fifth reflection is due on Monday, November 30.

PS. Two more to go so adjust your reading for this. Thank you for being flexible.

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Frankenstein Chapters 17-20

• For Victor, the Monster's arguments are so convincing that he agrees to the demands at first. What reason(s) does he use for reversing his original decision?
• Is it completely a rational decision? Whether your opinion is 'yes' or 'no' elaborate with textual support. Again, do not use quotations that anyone else has used.

Due: Monday, November 30

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Frankenstein Chapters 13 and 14
Observe all the members of the De Lacey family; describe two fully; use one or two quotations to support your interpretations. Do not use a quotation used previously. Make sure all characters are fully described - in other words if one is not described when you are starting to write your descriptions, consider describing him or her. Post due Wednesday, November 25.