American literature is diverse, dynamic and undoubtedly paradoxical in nature. In this unit, we studied a variety of different authors and a plethora of diverse literature. From literature that dabbled in spirituality and the nature of existence, to novels that were embedded within southern customs and racism, to novels that dealt with the plight of …
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Blog 5
CRITICAL: What do you think Faulkner might have meant by the caption that is around his neck in the image at the top of this blog? In life I believe people get caught up in a sort of intellectual competitiveness, and at times it can be almost hidden. What I mean by this, is that …
Peer Review 4
Lili that was an absolutely amazing blog, it was pleasure to read. It was so vivid and authentic, you have a great narrative voice in your writing. Your use of short concise sentences make it easy to read yet carry allot of meaning. I like how you didn’t get caught up on one aspect of …
Blog 4 (Creative)
CREATIVE – Try to write either a William Carlos Williams, an Ezra Pound or an e.e.cummings poem using your own subject matter but sticking to their language and form. As a starting point you might try either “The Red Wheelbarrow”, or “In a Station of the Metro” or e.e.cummings “in Just-” “Young pupils studying for …
Peer Review 3
Maria, I enjoyed reading your blog post and I like your addition to Ezra Pounds list of dont’s. You have definitely kept true to the general theme of this unit in providing advice that encourages poets to maintain individuality, authenticity and a free flowing nature to their work. I like how you said in 28 …
Blog 3 (Creative)
Creative – Construct a creative story that captures the plight of the negro living in a country which promotes racism and segregation. Carniel always took Lafayette avenue home, even though it was much quicker to cut through Norstrand. It was the winter of 1977 in the Brooklyn suburb of Bedford-Stuveysant. Maggie Eldrich lived just off …
Peer Review 2
Huzaifa, that was an awesome blog post. You have a great syntax in your writing, your sentence structure is polished and you use complex/descriptive language. You did a great job at identifying Whitmans affinity towards Lincoln as he too was a man of the people, one that championed the cause of slaves. I also like …
Blog 2 (Creative)
Creative – Create a poem in the style of Emily Dickinson As the grass that fadeth away Like the dust that takes flight on the windOur sojourn on earth is but temporaryWhere can I then begin The hairs upon my head are numberedAnd my days full of mirth He knows even when 2 sparrowsTake their …
Peer Review 1
Nancy, that was an awesome blog, I love how you tackled the question. I like how you started the blog by giving a subtle insight into the power of art in conveying experience and meaning, before moving into a concise, well worded and insightful comparison between the two art pieces. You did a great job …
Blog 1 (Critical)
CRITICAL – In your own words describe the key differences between the portraits of George Washington and George III illustrated earlier in this blog. Both images have a variety of similarities that connect them, mainly due to the fact they were both painted in a similar time period, by Anglo-American-British individuals. For starters, both George …
ENGL 204 - Jesse Owad 