Big Two-Hearted River

Today we will finish reading "Big Two-Hearted River"

Homework for Thursday:


Questions for "Big Two-Hearted River":

1) This story is arguable about WWI. How so? (Hint: Think about the title, the landscape, the tone, and the main characters actions in the story). Pick out some devices and discuss how they reinforce this WWI idea.

2) Why would this story be a good introduction to The Sun Also Rises?

3) What is the theme of this story?

4) Discuss tone in part 1 and part II.  What is it?  How is it different?   How did you determine it?

5) Look at syntax.  What can we learn from Hemingway's syntax (look at the sentences and pick out 3-4 to discuss).

Also - begin to think about the following:

Note the author’s use of such elements as diction, syntax, imagery, and figurative language. Analyze how the author’s use of language generates a vivid impression of Nick Adams as a character.

I might give you the a couple paragraphs around the "black grasshoppers" or something in Part 2.

READING SCHEDULE (suggested) for The Sun Also Rises

11/16 – Chapters 1 -2

11/17 – Chapters 3-4

11/18 –Chapters 5 -6

11/19—Chapters 7-8

11/20 – Chapters 9-10

11/21 – Chapters 11-12

11/22 – Chapters 13

11/23 --Chapters 14-15

11/24 --Chapters 16-17

11/25-- Chapters 18

11/26 – Chapters 19

11/27 -- prep for Test
11/28 -- TEST on Book