in which we try to unpack part ii of the novel
in which i present an overview of 16-21, muse upon identity and possessive love, and discuss the transition from the "complaint" (pt. 1) to the "amendment" (pt. 2)
A podcast for my GATEWAY TO ENGLISH students in which I discuss the powerful emotional connection I have to the theme of regret in Maxwell's novel
in which we briefly cover chapters 6-15
In which I introduce the novel by focusing on the first couple paragraphs; brief comments on Orual's love for Psyche.
in which we puzzle over the "unspeakable thoughts" chapters
In which I discuss Beloved 157-195.
in which we discuss some passages in Beloved (some from day 1, and others from day 2)
In which I wrap up our discussion of Crime and Punishment and look forward briefly to the rest of the semester.
(Songs mentioned in this show)
Love is Bigger than Anything in its Way - U2
Semi-automatic - Twenty-one Pilots
In which I recite the Jesus Creed, explain a few procedural items for the online version of our class going forward, and muse on the confession scene with Sonya, where Raskolnikov articulates his"will to power" theory.
You posed some questions on exit tickets; I try my best to offer some answers.
Three things E.B. White does really well in his classic essay. Three things you should emulate in your own writing. A 16 minute podcast.