How is this class different? We focus on WHAT, HOW, and WHY.

Self Portraits by Van Gogh What is the subject of the portrait? What is the subject of the portrait? How did Van Gogh make them different? What did he do to make them different? How did Van Gogh make them different? What did he do to make them different? Why did he make the portraits different? What was his purpose, idea, or attitude? Why did he make the portraits different? What was his purpose, idea, or attitude?

Vincent Van Gogh Nadine Rippelmeyer

Derek McCrea

Conversation Piece Ned Guymon (1950, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine) “Why later?” “Guess again.” “Tell me!” “Look.” “Oh, no!” “Oh, yes!” “You can’t!” “I can.” “Please!” “Don’t beg.” “Forgive me!” “Too late.” “Good God!” “Good-bye.” _______ “Operator?” “Yes, sir.” “The police” “No!” “Yes.” “You didn’t!” “I did.” “When?” “Just now.” “Where?” “Bedroom.” “Dead?” “Yes.” “Why?” “You know.” “I don’t!” “You do.” “Unfaithful?” “Yes.” “With whom?” “With you.” “No!” “Yes.” “She didn’t…” “She did.” “We didn’t…” “You did.” “You knew?” “I knew.” “How long?” “Long enough.” “What now? “Guess.” “Police?” “I knew.” “How long?” “Long enough.” “What now? “Guess.” “Police?” “Later.”

In Cold Blood What did Capote do? What did Capote do? How did he do it? How did he do it? Why did he do it? Why did he do it? (Theme, Tone, Purpose)