November 17-20, 2017 Objectives: Evaluate peer expository writing according to AP expectations. Analyze literary fiction for allegory and symbolism. Catalyst: Reading check (15 mins.) Homework & Reminders: Revise Native Son essay; submit draft in turnitin.com. Wuthering Heights reading and stuff “The Rocking-horse Winner”

Wuthering Heights character tree

Peer-Editing: Native Son General Reminders: This is a time for academic discussion and critique. Don’t apologize. Everyone gets that this essay was written under a time constraint. Remember the grammar lessons FOLLOW THE PROCESS Peer-Editing: Native Son Revised draft due: November 20 (B-day) and November 21 (A-day)

“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Symbol & Allegory “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Did this story confuse you? Why? One of the most difficult devices to discuss in literature is allegory. There’s the face-value story, and then there’s what’s REALLY going on. How do you determine what that is? Ask yourself lots of questions. How can you tell this story was published in the 1960s?

“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Symbol & Allegory “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Did this story confuse you? Why? One of the most difficult devices to discuss in literature is allegory. There’s the face-value story, and then there’s what’s REALLY going on. How do you determine what that is? Ask yourself lots of questions. How can you tell this story was published in the 1960s? What motifs do we see pop up in this story? Look at character names. Do they mean anything? Why do certain characters act certain ways? What clear symbols do we see? What happens in the end? What events led to that finale? Why does Oates do that?

“Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Symbol & Allegory “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” Composition: How does Oates develop symbolic meaning in her story? What message does this support? OR How does Oates employ allegory in her story? How do we see the underlying meaning develop?