1. In this blog posting I'd like you to consider how Michael Cunningham (the author) uses symbolism in the short story? For example, discuss how he uses angels, the clock, windows or glass, sight, planes, or the cemetary to enhance a purpose.
2. Another point I'd like you to address is how you think the climax functioned in the story. Did it shock you, disturb you, move you to tears?
3. And finally, I'd like you to talk about your personal reaction to the story. Did you like it? Did you think it was worth reading or simply a gory shock-value tale?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Ms. Heltner's Welcome to the Blog
This course will reintroduce you to various forms and genres of prose and poetry. I use the term reintroduce because you will be reading literature as a writer. Certainly, we will analyze text in order to understand the genres studied and the creative techniques applied, however, these works are not intended to intimidate you or serve as a template for your writing. Rather, they are there to be an inspiration, a model, and a resource for you as you discover your own, unique voice.
This class offers you the opportunity to determine who you are as a writer and what you want to accomplish in your writing. Throughout the semester, we will ask the questions: What role does writing play in my life? Why is creative writing important to me/to the world? How does my writing connect me to something larger than myself? What is good creative writing? We will constantly question, explore, and experiment through our writing.
My hope is that you will create work that makes you feel proud. I hope you will develop confidence as a writer, writing passionately and taking risks in your work. I look forward to working with you this semester!
This blog is designed as a space for you to continue the lively discussions we have in class. You will be able to post responses to specific tests, questions, and prompts. This will add an entirely new element to our class. More to come on blogging!
This class offers you the opportunity to determine who you are as a writer and what you want to accomplish in your writing. Throughout the semester, we will ask the questions: What role does writing play in my life? Why is creative writing important to me/to the world? How does my writing connect me to something larger than myself? What is good creative writing? We will constantly question, explore, and experiment through our writing.
My hope is that you will create work that makes you feel proud. I hope you will develop confidence as a writer, writing passionately and taking risks in your work. I look forward to working with you this semester!
This blog is designed as a space for you to continue the lively discussions we have in class. You will be able to post responses to specific tests, questions, and prompts. This will add an entirely new element to our class. More to come on blogging!
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