Problem
You may use whatever assistance- the literature itself or internet. Write in complete sentences.
A. Choose one (or more) of the four William Blake poems in our text and interpret it as per our 3-part analysis of a poem -- be sure also to cite at least two examples from the poem that support your interpretation.
B. Choose one (or more) of the Lord Byron poems in our text and interpret it in the same manner -- also cite at least two examples from the poem that support your interpretation.
C. Make a character analysis of the play She Stoops to Conquer to determine who the hero, heroine, and villain are in the main plot (Kate & Marlowe), and in each of the two sub-plots (Constance & Hastings, Mrs Hardcastle & Tony). Who are the hero, heroine & villain in each, and why? Naturally, you should connect one answer with the title of the play.
D. Choose any one of the American Revolution authors' writings, explain what is being said in it, give examples from the literature itself, and provide your a reaction about it. (Emerson or Thoreau)
E. Critique at least one of Abraham Lincoln's speeches. He was short, to the point, and somewhat general about what he said, yet he is renowned as one of the greatest Presidents and a powerful public speaker. Why do you think that is? Give examples!
F. Choose any 19th Century fiction you read (EXCEPT for the Edgar Allan Poe short stories) and do the following with it: 1/ briefly tell the story, 2/ explain the primary characters, 3/ assess the theme or meaning/moral of the novel, and 4/ provide your own reaction to it.
G. Choose another item of 19 Century fiction (including any of the Edgar Allan Poe short stories) and do the same thing with it as instructed in question 6 above.
H. Choose any Emily Dickinson poem, from our readings or other, and analyze and explain it as best you can.
I. Choose any Walt Whitman poem, from our readings or other, and analyze and explain it as best you can.