Hi Class,
I thought that last Wednesday’s in-class discussion was very productive, and that it was a good introduction to explication. Please look over this example of explication as it does a fine job of getting at the heart of the project: slowly unfolding meaning, paying attention to connotations, metaphors, and rhymes. I hope that it helps you to craft your explications.
Remember that we do not have class on October 10th, which means that this essay is due on October 17th.
Best,
Prof. Scanlan
