In order to clarify the upcoming lessons and provide the pre-reading questions, please refer to the information below, separated by period. Apologies for any confusion. Late submissions of required work derailed me (though admittedly, I should have been more organized in this regard), so I wanted to clarify.
IF THERE ARE NO QUESTIONS BENEATH THE SHORT STORY, I HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEM YET. THIS IS ONLY PROBLEMATIC IF IT IS THE NIGHT BEFORE YOU PRESENT.
Upcoming Lessons, Period 7
T 12/12 The Yellow Wallpaper
Why do you think Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote The Yellow Wallpaper? Historically, the story was based on personal experience (autobiographical)–how effectively does Gilman employ the events of her life to create this work of literature?
What are some themes in The Yellow Wallpaper? Symbols? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
What is the role of women in the text? How are mothers represented? What about single/independent women? What is important about women–in the historical context?
W 12/13 As I Stand Here Ironing
Why do you think the narrator compares senior to the dress she is ironing at the end of the story? Despite her life being relatively difficult, Emily has an affinity for comedy. Why do you think that is?
Th 12/14 A Rose for Emily
F 12/15 Everyday Use
How did education create a barrier between Dee and her family? How does Dee’s interpretation of her heritage differ from Maggie’s?
M 12/18 A Good Man is Hard to Find
Infer the time period based on the hints and behavior shown throughout the text. Give examples to back up inference.
What do you notice that the grandmother and the Misfit have in common? Why do you believe these characters were made to have these similarities?
T 12/19 A&P
Upcoming Lessons, Period 8:
T 12/12 The Yellow Wallpaper
Th 12/14 A Rose for Emily
F 12/15 A&P
What do you think the story is about?
What is your stance on the objectification of women?
Are men in society raised to be sexist against women?
How different are societal attitudes toward female sexuality in 2017 compared to the 1960’s.
M 12/18 A Good Man is Hard to Find
Despite how the family treated the grandmother, how does O’Connor portray her to be?
What are the key themes explored in “A Good Man is Hard to Find?”
What are some of the foreshadowed events in “A Good Man is Hard to Find?”
How is the destination portrayed in the story ? And why ? Is purity used? If so give evidence how.
Name another type of lens this short story could be seen in and give evidence to why you think it could
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