Monthly Archives: October 2011

Spooky Homework for Halloween

Hi Class, For Monday, October 31, we have a few things to consider: 1. Let’s finish discussing “Goblin Market.” Think about themes and gothic associations. 2. Bring in a one page typed beginning of your presentation on a haunted or … Continue reading

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Homework for Wednesday and link to Haunted House

Hi Class: Great reading of the “leaf falling” poem, and also, great job with “The Raven,” –one of the more difficult (and popular) American poems. Homework for 10/26: Read the rest of the Poe anthology. Chose a favorite poem to … Continue reading

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An Autumn Poem

1(a… (a leaf falls on loneliness)   1(a le af fa ll s) one l iness   e.e. cummings

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POETRY AND THE GOTHIC

Hi Class, Homework for Monday, October 17: 1. Print out and read over my poetry handout (below) 2. Read pages 1-26 in E.A. Poe. 3. Chose your favorite and write a half page that explores why you selected that poem … Continue reading

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The Fantastic

Hi Class, Here is the handout on Todorov’s the fantastic:   The Fantastic\_Todorov_gothicLiterature:  

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