Hi class,

Great work being scientists today.  For next class, please read through to the end of p. 117 (end of part V).  Don’t be daunted by Lovecraft’s language – the more you know, the better you’ll be able to visualize the images that he’s presenting.  For homework, blog group 3 is expected to post by 5 pm tomorrow.  As usual, you can post a create, connect or clue post that looks at/deals with a particular snapshot from 100-117.  Use our notes from class to discuss the broader themes present in your snapshot.

Best,

Professor Kwong

Hi class,

Thanks for your hard work yesterday.  For homework, as mentioned, please read parts I and II (86-top of 101).  Use the guiding questions we had in class to breakdown your readings.  Blog group 2 is free to write a Create, Clue, or Connect post by 5 pm Sunday (you all should have a clear sense of each category by now – interpret as you wish).

Fair warning: there is a lot of scientific discourse in the first part of this story.  One question you might ask yourselves: can scientific writing be exciting??

best,

Professor Kwong

Hi class,

Great discussion today.  As mentioned in class, Essay 2 is due at the beginning of Wednesday’s class, in both hard copy form and online.  You can get the handout on brainstorming and outlining for Essay 2 here: 10-2essayoutlineexercise.  It’s your responsibility to make sure that your final draft is printed and stapled by 11:30 am sharp!  If you’re late, unfortunately your paper will be marked late too.

No homework other than finishing your Essay – in addition to which, you should bring your Course Packet.  We’ll be beginning discussion of “At The Mountains of Madness.”  Blog posting will resume after Wednesday’s class.  Please make note of the revised blog schedule, under Course Schedule – particularly, when your assigned group is supposed to post.

best wishes for the final stretch of Essay 2!

Professor Kwong

Hi class,

Hope you’re well.  A quick reminder that the only homework this weekend is to work on Essay 2, due 11/9, online and at the beginning of class.  Use your notes from class as a guide.  Bring Moreau and “At the Mountains of Madness” (in the course packet) to class on Monday.

best,

Professor Kwong

Dear class,

Thank you for bringing your A-game to class today.  Some truly excellent discussion which I hope continues.

For homework:

-note that Essay 2 is due on 11/9 now, NOT 11/7!  See the updated reading schedule for details.

–read ch. 19-22 of Moreau.  As you near the end, see if you can pinpoint the climax (point of highest dramatic tension) in the novel.  Where and when does it happen?  Why do you think Wells chose that moment to place at the climax?

Also, continue to compare Prendick-narrator to Prendick-character.  At what points does Wells use zero focalization, and what points internal focalization, to tell the story?  Why does he move from one to the other at the moments that he does?  How does Prendick’s character development shed light on any of the themes (e.g. colonialism, race, science vs religion, savagery vs civilization)? As usual, come prepared to discuss these questions.

2.  Blog by Tuesday at 5 (if in Blog group 1) or comment by beginning of class (if not).  I have noticed a drop in the punctuality of the blogs – remember that it’s your responsibility to keep track of when the blog is due, please.  I unfortunately no longer have time to send courtesy reminders.

Blog group 1: as usual, you have a choice of Clue, Connect, or Create posts, with the expectation that you should do a different category than you did in the first round of blogging.

Using notes from class + our own guiding questions, write a post that does any of the following:

–Clue: focuses on one “snapshot” from ch. 19-22 of Moreau, that addresses any of your guiding questions, or seems to offer insight to any of the themes we’ve touched on in class.  Referring to specific elements of fiction, explain how the scene might offer a clue to answering one of your guiding questions.

–Compares/connects any “snapshot” from ch. 19-22 to any snapshot we discussed from ch. 1-18.  Try to make one claim about why comparing those snapshots help you answer your guiding question.

–Create a paragraph-long monologue from the perspective of one character (major or minor) from ch. 19-22. In a second paragraph, briefly explain how your monologue offers insight into answers to one of your guiding questions.

3. Begin writing Essay #2, if you haven’t already.  Bring what you have to class on Wednesday.

Happy Halloween!