Homework for 9/21 and 9/22

AP English III:

For tonight I want you to go back and reconsider some of the earlier portions of The Grapes of Wrath.  Please reread and annotate heavily the following sections - remember to look especially close for the following topics or motifs in each section:

• Chapter 4 - Starting at paragraph which begins with "Joad carefully drew the torso" (23) to the poem in the Christmas card (27).  Here pay attention to Casy's philosophy and any irony you see.
• Chapter 5 - Pay attention to symbolism and the idea of the American Dream.
• Chapter 7 - Look at money and greed.  Perhaps consider the conflict between morality and money.
• Chapter 8 - Look for the person to animal motif; also, begin paying attention to the different characters and make your character list.

On Friday we'll begin to break down this section of the text and then move forward to more of our philosophical dealings.  Don't forget to bring your copies of Grapes for next class.

English I:

You, officially, have no homework tonight.  Relax after your exam.  Work on your reminiscence.  Make time to see me to get my feedback.