10: Unit 4- The Literary Analysis
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)- 10.1: Assignment- Critical Analysis Essay
- This page outlines an assignment where students must compose a 700-1000 word critical analysis essay on a literary text studied in class. The objectives include interpreting deeper meanings, developing a clear thesis, and providing evidence to back claims. Essays should cover elements like plot, symbolism, or character analysis and must follow MLA formatting guidelines. Overall, the assignment emphasizes moving beyond mere summaries to engage with the text critically.
- 10.2: Introduction to Reading and Interpreting Literary Texts
- This page features a quote from Stephen King on writing and life, and outlines learning outcomes targeting the identification of key features in prose and poetry. It also covers major literary criticism approaches such as New Criticism/Formalism, Reader-Response, Feminism, and Marxism.
- 10.3: How to Analyze a Short Story
- This page outlines guidelines for analyzing a short story, focusing on key elements like setting, characterization, plot, narrator, conflict, climax, theme, and style. It stresses the importance of understanding how these components contribute to the story's message. The analysis should explore the main character, conflict, narrator's viewpoint, and author's style, aiming to create a literary analysis that includes personal insights backed by textual evidence.
- 10.4: Literary Criticism
- This page discusses the importance of literary criticism in enhancing imagination, empathy, and critical reading skills. It outlines various approaches, including New Criticism, Reader-Response, Feminism, and Marxist Criticism, emphasizing personal and societal contexts in text analysis.
- 10.5: “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin
- This page tells the story of Mrs. Mallard, who grieves her husband's death but soon feels a liberating realization of freedom and self-identity. Her joy is short-lived when her husband returns alive, leading to her shock and subsequent death, which doctors attribute to "the joy that kills."
- 10.6: Discussion Questions for “Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin
- This page explores the significance of Mrs. Mallard's "heart trouble," her reaction to her husband's death, and the theme of freedom. It examines the roles of characters Richards and Josephine in relation to marriage, prompting discussions about the story's portrayal of marriage and its contemporary relevance. Ultimately, the text encourages a deeper analysis of the themes and character dynamics within the story.
- 10.7: “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain
- This page tells the amusing story of Jim Smiley, a compulsive gambler who bets on anything, including his frog, Dan’l Webster. The narrator, seeking information about the fictional Leonidas W. Smiley, instead hears tales from Simon Wheeler about Smiley's outrageous bets and adventures. One key story involves a contest where a stranger sabotages Dan’l, leading to a humorous twist as Smiley realizes he has been cheated.
- 10.8: Discussion Questions for “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain
- This page includes discussion questions centered on a story that engages with storytelling themes, character analysis, and cultural stereotypes. It encourages examination of the setting's importance, Wheeler's motivations, and detailed character studies of Smiley and Wheeler, while also inviting exploration of western stereotypes. The focus is on narrative elements and character dynamics within a cultural framework.
- 10.9: “Moriah’s Mourning” by Ruth McEnery Stuart
- This page describes Moriah, a recent widow, who plans to remarry Pete, another widower, just a month after her husband's death. Despite facing disbelief from her community, she believes she can honor her late husband while taking on the role of stepmother to Pete's children. Moriah's marriage is motivated by a desire to provide a better upbringing for the children rather than romantic love.
- 10.10: Discussion Questions for “Moriah’s Mourning” by Ruth McEnery Stuart
- This page explores race and marriage, highlighting societal expectations and stereotypes in relationships. Moriah's resilience prompts a quick remarriage influenced by societal pressures and her need for companionship. Reactions from peers showcase adherence to tradition while also challenging racial and gender stereotypes. The use of local dialect adds depth but may alienate some readers. Overall, Moriah and her community provide nuanced insights into race and gender dynamics.
- 10.11: “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” Chapter 1
- This page explores the brutal realities of slavery through the narrator's mixed heritage, reflecting on their lack of knowledge about their parentage and the emotional trauma of separation from family. It recounts the violent punishment of Aunt Hester for disobedience, emphasizing the cruelty inherent in the plantation system.
- 10.13: “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” by Harriet Jacobs, Chapter 1
- This page recounts the narrator's childhood as a slave, unaware of their status until age six. Their father had some independence as a carpenter, while their grandmother sacrificed to save for her children. Following the death of the narrator's mother, they experienced kindness from a new mistress, but the mistress's passing led to their hopes for freedom being dashed as they were passed to a young relative. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the brutal realities of slavery.