" Children Of The Sea" Danticat- Assignment# 1
Today - We discussed Danticat as an author and Haiti in turmoil.
We discussed the regime in Haiti at the time the characters are created in the story!! Do a bit of research on Danticat and Haiti under the rule of Duvalier.
Please PRINT and READ : "Children Of The Sea"
http://mrscastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Children-of-the-Sea-1.pdf
Read - Haiti Yesterday and Today by Professor Brady
Answer The Following Question In your notebook:
ANALYZE & INTERPRET " I cannot even see the sea. Behind these mountains are more mountains and more black butterflies still and a sea that is endless like my love for you" (Danticat 29)
Discuss Dandicat's piece a work of literature that tells a POWERFUL LOVE STORY?
DEFINE POWERFUL LOVE STORY as a scholar and provide two concrete examples. Provide an analysis to support your ideas.
Who are the children of the Sea? How does Danticat use Imagery and Metaphors to create a story of immense layers?
We discussed the theme of " SILENCE" in class. How does silence strip the whole self from being free. What is the connection between silence and de-humanization. PROVIDE TWO EXAMPLES>
HW: I will walk around while you are in your groups on Tuesday. I will ask that you have a written response so you can add it to your final portfolio.. OR PUB 3. GET READY!
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ADD "COTS" to the WORKSHOP Short Story List and BEGIN WORKING ON
" There Is No Such Thing As Happy Endings." - Workshop 2 -
Workshop 2 Groups: 4/16 & 4/18
Alyssa, Victoria, Simmone, Raina
Manager Brandon , Jasson, John, Connor, Arthur
Justin, Taha, Collin, Muhhammad, Aryan, Derek
Brian, Matty , Andrew
(All presentations Will TAKE PLACE ON 4/18) Groups will roll the dice on 4/16 )
DO NOT BE ABSENT ON THE DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATION. It WILL BE MARKED AS AN AUTOMATIC ZERO!
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