Understanding Literature

The pursuit of literary meaning in our world.

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Animal Dreams for Dec 1

On page 118, Codi claims:

"We're animals. We're born like every other mammal and we live our whole lives around disguised animal thoughts. There's no sense pretending."

What can you do with this passage.

Monday, November 15, 2004

Edson: Wit

Considering Vivian Bearing's character, what might you think are some of the themes of Wit?

Friday, November 12, 2004

John Donne

Ok then, according to the poem, why should death be not proud?

Friday, November 05, 2004

August Wilson's Fences

Clearly Troy is the main figure in this play. How would you characterize his relationship with the other characters? Feel free to address the major and minor characters.

Wednesday, November 03, 2004

Death of a Salesman

Ok, we've put together a lot of elements from this play. What is it about? What are the themes of Miller's play?