Wednesday

Today I'm going to have you break up into groups and outline PART 3 of the novel.

First we will look at the last "major" beat writing: Gregory Corso and "Marriage"

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Finally we need to review what the test on Monday will look like:

Part I (50 points): In an essay of 1-2 pages discuss how the novel works as a 3-part structure make sure you incorporate how the structure reinforces a major theme and try to bring a symbol or two.  You will need specific examples from the text.

Part II (50 points)

On the Road

Also be able to do the following:

1) Discuss ho the "Road" works as a symbol in this book and connect it to a major theme (use specific examples)
2) Give examples of each of the following themes (2-3 examples of each): a) Different visions of America; b) Dissatisfaction with the status quo; c) Different versions of reality
3) Discuss the meaning of the conclusion.  What does it imply?  Why do think this?
4) Discuss how On the Road helped inspire the 60's counterculture (besides the drugs).

Their Eyes Were Watching God

1) Discuss Janie's journey - West Florida to Eatonville, Eatonville to the Everglades, and back to Eatonville.  What does she learn through these travels.
2) The Symbol of the Pear Tree.
3) Discuss and give examples of the theme of empowerment
4) Discuss on major allusion and how it works in the novel.