- Discussion of Nick Adams Stories ("Indian Camp", "The Battler", and "The End of Something") and of Hemingway's style.
- Read the story"Big Two-Hearted River" (Parts 1 & 2).
- Essay Assignment:
You will write a 5-6 paragraph literary analysis essay on Ernest Hemingway’s short story “Big Two-Hearted River.”
Select one of the following arguable points: Post traumatic stress disorder, rebirth, healing power of nature, other with Ms. Johnson’s approval.
Possible Literary Techniques--no more than two for this short paper: imagery, symbolism, character development (character’s actions, thoughts, comments), word choice/sentence structure.
- Complete "Big Two-Hearted River" story chart as you read (handed out in class).
- First draft of essay due TUESDAY, May 10 at the beginning of class.
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