After going over your scantron sheets, and the test, I have decided to drop two questions that were confusing. Therefore, each of you received two extra points.
The scores are posted on RenWeb. Those of you scoring higher than 50 received your 10points extra credit from the Jeopardy review.
Please contact me with any questions.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Essay Portion
***Note this quote is on the first page of the Translator's Note. First paragraph, few lines in***
Complete the essay question below. Your essay should answer the question entirely. You may use your book to locate specific quotes.
Write in blue or black ink, do not double-space, only write on the front of each paper, and be sure to write your name on your paper. Staple this sheet to the front of your essay.
Essay Prompt:
About The Stranger, Matthew Ward said, “…in the mind of a moralist, simplification is tantamount to immorality, and Meursault and Camus are each moralist in their own way. What little Meursault says or feels or does resonates with all he does not say, all he does not feel, all he does not do. The ‘simplicity’ of the text is apparent and everywhere paradoxical.”
Defend this statement using examples from the text of The Stranger.
***Note this quote is on the first page of the Translator's Note. First paragraph, few lines in***
Complete the essay question below. Your essay should answer the question entirely. You may use your book to locate specific quotes.
Write in blue or black ink, do not double-space, only write on the front of each paper, and be sure to write your name on your paper. Staple this sheet to the front of your essay.
Essay Prompt:
About The Stranger, Matthew Ward said, “…in the mind of a moralist, simplification is tantamount to immorality, and Meursault and Camus are each moralist in their own way. What little Meursault says or feels or does resonates with all he does not say, all he does not feel, all he does not do. The ‘simplicity’ of the text is apparent and everywhere paradoxical.”
Defend this statement using examples from the text of The Stranger.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Essay Prompt
Hey all,
For tomorrow's test, you should be reflecting on Camus and Meursault being "moralists" in their own right, and as Ward quoted, "simplicity is the tantamount of immorality."
Decide how Camus and Meursault are moralists, and how the simplicity of the novel, as well as what Meursault says, feels, and does is completely paradoxical.
Defend this thought with examples from the text.
For tomorrow's test, you should be reflecting on Camus and Meursault being "moralists" in their own right, and as Ward quoted, "simplicity is the tantamount of immorality."
Decide how Camus and Meursault are moralists, and how the simplicity of the novel, as well as what Meursault says, feels, and does is completely paradoxical.
Defend this thought with examples from the text.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Discussion Question #2--Due Sunday, September 20th 12:00am
Alright, it's round two. After Adam's response to the novel, and the simplicity of the plot that may or may not cause you to want to finish the novel, I want to hear your thoughts. Therefore, respond to the prompt below. Same format--two paragraphs for your response, 1-2 paragraphs for each person you respond to (at least two of your peers).
Here's your prompt:
Discuss any changes in tone from Part I to the beginning of Part II. Discuss Meursault before and after his arrest. Has anything changed? (use evidence). What has changed about his perception of Marie? How do you think she feels about Meursault's situation? (we never hear her side).
Do you think that the story has reached an uneventful climax only to fall to a boring end? Why or why not? Based on your reaction to the climax, do you want to keep reading? Why or why not? If you think Camus focused on writing an uneventful climax, based on what we know of Camus, do you think he did this on purpose? If so, what is his purpose?
I know this is long, but spend some time thinking about why Camus may have constructed a "boring" "simple" "uneventful" novel. Where's the suspense?!!
Here's your prompt:
Discuss any changes in tone from Part I to the beginning of Part II. Discuss Meursault before and after his arrest. Has anything changed? (use evidence). What has changed about his perception of Marie? How do you think she feels about Meursault's situation? (we never hear her side).
Do you think that the story has reached an uneventful climax only to fall to a boring end? Why or why not? Based on your reaction to the climax, do you want to keep reading? Why or why not? If you think Camus focused on writing an uneventful climax, based on what we know of Camus, do you think he did this on purpose? If so, what is his purpose?
I know this is long, but spend some time thinking about why Camus may have constructed a "boring" "simple" "uneventful" novel. Where's the suspense?!!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Discussion Question #1--Due Sunday 12:00AM
A.P. Students,
Here is your first go at responding to a prompt online, as well as responding to your peers (similar to a classroom discussion). Read the prompt below, write a 2+ paragraph response. Then, read two of your classmates' responses, and write a 1-2 paragraph reflection/response do your classmate's response.
You have until Sunday, September 13th, at 12:00AM (midnight) to complete this assignment. Feel free to email me with questions this weekend. This assignment is worth 30 points. Have fun with this.
Respond to this prompt below:
"Did you anticipate the situation in which Meursault murdered the Arab man? Why or why not? What was absurd/strange/irrational about his decision? Was it confusing? Discuss his decision as a whole, and make predictions about what might happen next.
I have posted a comment to model how this should work. I can't wait to read your responses!
Here is your first go at responding to a prompt online, as well as responding to your peers (similar to a classroom discussion). Read the prompt below, write a 2+ paragraph response. Then, read two of your classmates' responses, and write a 1-2 paragraph reflection/response do your classmate's response.
You have until Sunday, September 13th, at 12:00AM (midnight) to complete this assignment. Feel free to email me with questions this weekend. This assignment is worth 30 points. Have fun with this.
Respond to this prompt below:
"Did you anticipate the situation in which Meursault murdered the Arab man? Why or why not? What was absurd/strange/irrational about his decision? Was it confusing? Discuss his decision as a whole, and make predictions about what might happen next.
I have posted a comment to model how this should work. I can't wait to read your responses!
Essay Due Tuesday, September 15th
A.P. Lit and Comp—DUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
The Stranger—Essay Options
Expectations:
3-5 pages
3rd person
1. Compare and contrast the relationship between Salamano and his dog with the relationship between Meursault and his mother. What are the similarities? Which is more loving?
2. Compare Meursault to Raymond Sintes. How are the two neighbors different? How are they similar?
3. How do we know the world of The Stranger is irrational? How do different characters react to this irrationability?
The Stranger—Essay Options
Expectations:
3-5 pages
3rd person
1. Compare and contrast the relationship between Salamano and his dog with the relationship between Meursault and his mother. What are the similarities? Which is more loving?
2. Compare Meursault to Raymond Sintes. How are the two neighbors different? How are they similar?
3. How do we know the world of The Stranger is irrational? How do different characters react to this irrationability?
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Stranger Part 1 Chapters 2-3
Complete chapters 2&3
Consider the following while reading and be prepared to disccuss:
1. What is the nature of Meursault's relationship with Marie?
2. What do they do together?
3. How does he treat her? What does this reveal about his character?
4. How does Meursault's attitude towards Marie parallel his attitudes towards his mother's death?
5. Keeping in line with the theme of focusing on the physical, how is this theme portrayed in Meursault's relationship with Marie?
Consider the following while reading and be prepared to disccuss:
1. What is the nature of Meursault's relationship with Marie?
2. What do they do together?
3. How does he treat her? What does this reveal about his character?
4. How does Meursault's attitude towards Marie parallel his attitudes towards his mother's death?
5. Keeping in line with the theme of focusing on the physical, how is this theme portrayed in Meursault's relationship with Marie?
The Stranger Quote Interpretation
Write at least a five paragraph essay interpreting the opening quote of The Stranger.
Consider these questions:
Discuss what the opening lines reveal to us about Meursault, our main character. Why is it important that these are the opening lines? How do you think this this sets up the rest of the novel?
Consider these questions:
Discuss what the opening lines reveal to us about Meursault, our main character. Why is it important that these are the opening lines? How do you think this this sets up the rest of the novel?
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Stranger
This week we have begun reading The Stranger by Albert Camus. This novel, written simply, is truly a complex and deep novel discussing the rationality of life. As a class, we will discuss Camus' philosophy of the absurd, applying it to his novel, and life today. Paired with outside activities, we will use skills that will be required for the A.P. Test. I am excited to share my love for Camus with you!
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