20th Century American Literature
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William Faulkner: "A Rose for Emily."
Ernest Hemingway "The Snows of Kilimanjaro"
Midterm Exam Instructions
Postmodernism
The Beat Generation
"Howl" by Allen Ginsberg
Discussion Question: What does the poem mean to you?
- Please read the poem "Howl" carefully.
- AFTER you have read it (at least once), listen to Ginsberg reading in the YouTube video above.
- Please send a 200-word answer to the following address by Sunday night at 6pm: joeteacher.donga+DQ3@gmail.com.
- You may use a dictionary to look up words, terms, and expressions BUT DO NOT send me an INTERPRETATION of the poem that you developed from research on the internet or elsewhere. I want YOUR impression of the poem.
- There are no wrong answers. (Unless you send me someone else's ideas
Jack Kerouac: On the Road and Big Sur
Discussion Questions (Choose One)
Video Links:
Download "On the Road" (2012)
Download "Big Sur" (2013)
Download "One Fast Move or I'm Gone - Kerouac's Big Sur" (2008)
- In "On the Road" Kerouac writes about his relationship with Neal Cassady (Dean Moriarty) and Allen Ginsberg (Carlo Marx). Cassady was a very unique and free individual, a "bad boy" who lived the way that Kerouac and Ginsberg dreamed of living. Write about an experience that you have had or a person you have met which changed the way that you think about life.
- In "Big Sur" Kerouac writes about trying to get away from the people around him so that he can discover some truth about his life and try to regain control of his drinking. Have you ever felt the need to "get away" from people and just be alone to think? If so...Where did you go? What did you learn about yourself?
Video Links:
Download "On the Road" (2012)
Download "Big Sur" (2013)
Download "One Fast Move or I'm Gone - Kerouac's Big Sur" (2008)
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Charles Bukowski
One of the 20th Century's most controversial and under-appreciated literary figures, Bukowski's prose and poetry marked a new level in autobiographical self-analysis. From his tragic upbringing to his eventual fame, we will look at his life and writings to see why many believe him to be one of the century's most significant American authors.
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The 1960s Counter-culture
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Bob Dylan
One of America's greatest songwriters, the Bob Dylan's music inspired and provoked and spoke to the heart of the controversial issues of the 1960s. We take a closer look at the words and music of this musical genius.
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Dylan Lyrics Presentation
Interview with Time Magazine
Interview with 60 Minutes
"Dr. Strangelove" Written and Directed by Stanley Kubrick
A masterpiece of dark comedy, this film highlights the absurdity of the military attitudes during the Cold War.
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Final Exam Preview
Final Exam "Short Answer" Question:
Describe one of the changes in American culture that led to the massive conflict in society during the 1960s. Please include one specific type of conflict or change during the era. Describe the causes of the conflict or change you write about. Give specific examples important people and/or events for the conflict or change you write about.
The Evolution of the American Family Sit-com
Course Documents
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| 20c_amlitr_-_group_journal_inst_-_faulkner_-_a_rose_for_emily_1x.docx |
| 20c_amlit_-_text_-_hemingway_-_snows_-_1x.docx |
| 20c_amlit_-_hemingway_-_class_notes_-_1x.docx |
| 20c_amlit_-_postmodernism_-_lecture_notes_-_6x.docx |
| 20c_amlit_-_text_-_ginsberg_-_howl_-_f13.docx |
| 20camlit_-_ginsberg_-_text_-_howl_pt_2.docx |
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