Weekend Homework: 12/05 - 12/06

For this weekend I would like you to do two things. First, Read the first 10 pages of the book. While reading, begin to take note of the motifs found in the book. Exploration, light and dark imagery, trade, imperialism, colonialism, race. Be aware that there is some racism in the book, so we must understand its significance as well. You should also take note of the use of the "framing narrative," essentially the the name we use for books that have a story within a story. How does the narration allow for critical interpretation? Begin to use post-it notes and read closely and carefully.

Second, Read and annotate the poem, "The Hollow Men," by T.S. Eliot. We will discuss on Monday in class.