Hi Class,

Thank you for contributing to the modernism and Stein discussion…those freewrites were impressive. They made my day! Please continue to make an effort to contribute at least once per class!

Homework:

1–Read the handout on Five Types of Ethics and write down any questions that you have.

2–Read Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues” [Readings] and select your favorite quote; make sure to the provide the page number and a brief synopsis/context of the quote. I will ask each student for their favorite quote.

James Baldwin: 1924-1987.  Baldwin was an African American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet, and activist. He is especially famous for his collection of essays titled Notes of a Native Son (1955) and his novel Giovanni’s Room (1956). His fictional works are noted for their complex weaving of both individual psychological and larger social pressures. For example, the themes of masculinity, addiction, music, and family are intricately combined against a backdrop of civil rights and American violence in “Sonny’s Blues.” He was especially adept at turning these large issues into vivid stories in which characters seem to leap from the page as fully formed people who are alive with complex emotions. In addition, he had a keen ear for language and is often regarded as a genius of style.

 

Best wishes,

Prof. Scanlan