Literature

1) Why do you think Anne Bradstreet and her writings were/are so important to the scope of Puritan literature? 2) How did Bradstreet feel about religion? 3) Do you see a difference in her perspective or musings based on her male counterparts? What role does gender play in her writing?

Write a short essay responding to H.P. Lovecraft’s “Supernatural Horror in Literature Actions .” This essay should respond to the following question: Why does Lovecraft believe in the enduring significance of the horror tale, and what evidence do you see today of its continued endurance? Answering this twofold question will require two key skills: Summary: In order to explain Lovecraft’s reasoning for why the horror tale has longstanding importance, you will need to provide clear and thorough summary of his most convincing points. In addition to summarizing these points, you may also want to include direct quotations where appropriate, in order to break them down for the reader. Analysis: Apply at least one specific element of horror literature that Lovecraft mentions to a text you are familiar with. This could be a movie, book, TV show, poem, short story, song, etc. Which of Lovecraft’s criteria does this text exhibit, and how does it exhibit this element of horror? How does this text demonstrate our continued fascination with horror? Provide at least one meaningful quotation from Lovecraft’s essay, as well as specific examples from the text your chose. Assignment Requirements Your essay should be 2 full double-spaced pages with 1” side margins, 1” header and footer margins, Times New Roman, 12 pt font. Your essay must summarize and draw direct quotations from H.P. Lovecraft’s “Supernatural Horror in Literature,” where he lays out his explanation of the horror genre. All references should be cited in MLA format, with the author’s last name and page number(s) in parentheses.

Include the entire passage in your document. This does not count toward page length. Typed, double-spaced, 12-pt, Times New Roman or Calibri font, 1” margins. You are to do no outside research for this assignment, outside of the notes in your textbook and a good dictionary (preferably the Oxford English Dictionary, The foundation of any good piece of literary analysis is close reading. In close reading, we examine the specific language of a small portion of text to determine how that language creates meaning and its larger significance. First, choose a passage from either Behn’s Oroonoko, “The Disappointment,” or Wilmot’s “The Disabled Debauchee.” Use the questions below to help guide your reading. Then, using the passage as evidence, explain how your reading supports a larger theme within the novel. Use quotes from the passage to back up your points. Remember, you have to explain not simply what the text says but how it says it. Use these questions to guide you: What text includes this passage? Be sure to use the text’s title and author. What words or ideas seem significant? What is the immediate context? In other words, what is going on in the narrative at this moment in the text? How does this passage fit into the larger text? How is it significant in terms of your understanding of the text? Why is this passage or the issue it raises more broadly significant? Why is it interesting or important not simply in terms of the text but in terms of themes you find important?

Answer one question from “Two Kinds” and one question from “I Stand Here Ironing.” Make sure you are using evidence from the story to support your points.  “Two Kinds”: Describe the relationship between mother and daughter. Using evidence from the text, why does the daughter avoid developing her talents?  Characterize the mother. Providing evidence from the text, do you feel sympathetic toward the mother or not? What is Jing-Mei’s attitude toward her mother throughout the story and at the end?  “I Stand Here Ironing”: While the story takes place during the Depression (para. 9), do you think this story is still relevant today? Why or why not? How is the image of the mother ironing fitting for this narrative two kind:https://www.rtsd.org/cms/lib/PA01000218/Centricity/Domain/319/TwoKindsfulltext.pdf I stand here ironing: https://www.shortstoryproject.com/story/i-stand-here-ironing/

Prompt: This discussion link will serve as an opportunity to talk to each other regarding the importance of the reading and why you find it important. Discussion here consists of responding to two questions: (a) What is the most important point raised in Plato’s Republic Book III? (b) Why do you think it is important? “What” is most important—part (a)—means you present an unbiased, straight-forward account of what you think is the most important point in the reading, with as full an explication of what this point means. The “why” part—part (b)—is evaluative, which means you offer critical analysis, reflecting on why this point matters.  Instructions: Make your initial post by 11:59 pm EST Wednesday. Initial post limited to 250 words (but no fewer than 225). Response to classmates’ posts should be between 150-200 words.  Both parts to the question (a & b, above) should be given equal weight.  Read “Tips for Discussion Assignments” (link located below) for guidance here. Grading Rubric  Grades will be determined—in part—by how well you follow the instructions.

Please respond to the following questions, based on what you read in Takaki (pages 21-37). Each of the responses (#1-4) is worth 3 points. Who discovered America, according to Ronald Takaki? Was it Christopher Columbus? Why or why not (in other words, what evidence does Takaki use to prove his claims)? What is the significance of William Shakespeare’s play, The Tempest, when it comes to English ideas about race and racial difference? In what ways did the English see Native Americans as being similar to the Irish? Be specific. If, as Takaki says, early encounters between the English and Powhatan initially offered opportunities for friendship, then what went wrong? What led to the outbreak of hostilities? OPTIONAL (Non-graded): additional comments and/or questions?

responding to other discussion, I have to respond to two other of my peers discussions please check 2 files attached: these are my peers responses on the video from Charlie bit my finger using Freud and Erikson theories 3537992 minutes ago If the first letter of your last name begins with letter N-Z, write the initial post & if the first letter of your last name begins with the letters A-M, respond to two peers*** Through your readings this week, you’ve gotten your first brief exposure to the theories we will be using to explore and explain behavior. Theories are useful, in part, because they help to normalize child behaviors that seem completely foreign, like those seen in this all too familiar video: Here’s a little extra information that you’ll need. In this video, Harry (the one getting bitten) was three years old. and Charlie (the biter) was one year old. Based solely on what you have observed here, answer the following questions: How would Freud explain Charlie’s behavior? How would Erikson explain Harry’s behavior? How would Piaget explain Charlie’s behavior? How might a behaviorist explain the interaction between Harry and Charlie?

(Humanities essay) .2-page minimum .double space. You are not obliged to use any outside literature. Simply write what the reading material is about. What’s going on there? Who is (if anyone) involved? What do you think the author is trying to say? Do you agree with him/her if yes/no why? What did/didn’t you like about it and why? You should make references to pages of the given book only(minimum 2 references) . No need to mention the author or the title. Simply p. # in the text.   *******Plato’s “Euthyphro” / EUTHYPHRO WRITTEN BY PLATO.  What is the book about? Who are the main characters?  What are the main ethical dilemmas discussed? What is Socrates trying to say? What did you personally learn, if anything, from the book? Why do you think this book can be relevant today?

The main focus of this assignment was to analyze a narrative and identify clear events, clear settings, vivid descriptive details, and a consistent point of view. Also, establish a clear point of the narrative, why does it matter?

Instruction: Special attention will be given to analyzing/criticizing the documentary. I already know what the documentaries are about. Tell me what they got wrong, could have done better, etc. or provide some thoughts about how they relate to other questions/issues in foreign policy. Focus on the politics/policy in each documentary. Are there errors? In what ways is the documentary misleading? What have you gleaned from the readings, for example, that could allow you to more critically assess the claims presented in the documentary? What policy implications are suggested by the documentary? Do you accept these recommendations? Why or why not? WATCH: “China Undercover” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/china- undercover/), and/or “Battle for Hong Kong” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/ film/battle-for-hong-kong/) and/or “Trump’s Trade War” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/trumps-trade-war/) Format: All assignments are to be double spaced, with standard formatting (8.5 x ll paper, 1 inch margins, etc.) in a readable font (11 or 12 point). Grammar and spelling are not graded per se, but legibility is a necessary condition for coherent, persuasive prose