Now that you've completed reading Octavian Nothing, write the "next chapter" to Octavian's life. Do Dr. Trefusis and Octavian escape the noose? Where does he go; what does he do? Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph ending this novel. Then end with your favorite quote with a brief explanation (a sentence or two) of why you selected it.
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How does DuBois' argument relate to Octavian Nothing's plight as a slave who wants the unthinkable--freedom? Consider the passage describing slavery: "The history of the American Negro is the history of this strife, --this longing to attain self-conscious manhood, to merge his double self into a better and truer self" (92). How does Octavian manifest his duality? Review the last section of M.T. Anderson's novel, particularly passages divorcing substance from form, and think about Octavian's tragic history from understanding he was a slave, understanding his exploitation from his masters, and realizing his permanent exile from citizenship. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in. Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes.
According to Krugman, today's income disparity mirrors the Gilded Age when reaching the American Dream was only a dream. Invoking Horatio Algier, synomymous for the self-made man, Krugman's argument accounts for the end of class mobility, and thus, the American Dream. What does he argue has caused class immobility and the disappearance of the American Dream? Do you agree with his assessment? Why/why not? Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in. Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes.
Summarize the argument against bilingual education; then express whether you agree/disagree with eliminating bilingual classrooms? Why/why not? Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in. Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes.
Lyndon Johnson challenges his audience with a utopian dream--the great society. In his speech, he points out three areas that should be developed and/or changed in order to achieve this society: cities, the countryside, and the classroom. Do you think America can achieve his goals outlined over forty years ago? If so, if not, explain why. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in. Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. *This question has been adapted and modified from the anthology American Dreams. Discuss how this play is a critique of the American Dream; include references to ageism and/or classism.Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. *This question has been adapted and modified from the anthology American Dreams. What promises does Lazarus' sonnet offer, and to whom does it offer these promises? Is it significant that the statue of liberty is gendered female? Why/why not? Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. *This question has been adapted and modified from the anthology American Dreams. On the NOW website, this document has the following disclaimer: "This is historical document. . . [t]he words are from the 1960s, and do not reflect current language or NOW's current priorities" What sections of this document might the organization want to distance itself from? Explain your answer. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. *This question has been adapted and modified from the anthology American Dreams. As you read Dr. King's speech, whom does he argue have been excluded from the American dream? What is Dr. King's version of the American dream according to Martin Luther King, Jr, and how does he plan to achieve it? Has his dream been fulfilled? Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. Yan Phou Lee outlines several counterarguments against the alleged "yellow peril" scare, defending Chinese Americans and their right to be treated fairly in America. Summarize his counterarguments; then select one, and discuss how it relates to the current controversy over immigration. Be respectful in your comments. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph in response, and be sure to follow the outline on integrating sources in your paper, including page numbers. Remember to include your full name and the section of English you are enrolled in (English 1000.10). Proofread your post for slippages of text language and/or spelling mistakes. |
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