Heart of Darkness Resources and Links

Resources and Links

Background on Imperialism

Webquest: Classwork for January 25 and 26.
Assignment: In the Resources section, research a school of Literary Criticism by...

• Reading the introductory paragraphs for each of the five offered. 
• Selecting one and explore the links that offer clarification and explanation of the big ideas. 
• Taking notes on what you learn, so that you can become an "expert" on this particular school of criticism. Jot down 4-5 "Guiding Questions" that you can turn to across our reading to keep you focused on your school of criticism. As you work on your Dialect Journal, these questions may guide you, although a variety of responses are still encouraged. The goal of your Heart of Darkness Dialectic Journal-- 50% analysis, 50% Personal/Summary. 

Background Power Point

Infographic About the Congo before 1950

Examples of Frame Narratives:
- The Princess Bride
- Forrest Gump
- Hoodwinked

Essay Assignment: Click Here! Essays are due in Engrade either Feb. 23 (1, 3, and 7 Period) or Feb. 24 (8th period).

Chinua Achebe Essay.

MLA Formatting Check List (For Heart of Darkness Essay)

1. Is the heading in the upper left-hand corner of the first page? 

2. Does the heading include:

• Your name?
• Your Instructor's name?
• The course name?
• The date?

3. Does the paper have an original title (other than something like "Final Paper")?

• Is the title presented without being bolded, italicized, or placed in quotation marks?

4. Does the paper have 1" margins on all sides?

5. Is the paper written in Times New Roman and in 12-pt. font?

6. Is everything double-spaced?

7. Are your last name and the page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page (0.5" from the top, or inserted using the "header" function in Word)?

Quoting a Quote:

When you have a quotation that is inside of another quotation it is called a nested quotation. Nested quotes follow a hierarchical structure of alternating between double quotation marks and single quotation marks.

Rule:

• Double quotation marks are used for the first quotation.
• Single quotation marks are used for a quotation within a quotation.
• Double marks are used for a further quotation inside that, etc.

Examples:

• “John shouted at Steve, ‘You’re doing it all wrong.’ ”
• “The governor has prior obligations and said he ‘wishes he could be in attendance today.’ “
• “The weatherman said, ‘This weekend should be filled with blue skies.’ ”

Notice that the secondary quote in each example is placed within single quotation marks. Also, notice that the periods are placed inside the single quotes. The rule is that periods always go inside the quotation marks.

If you find yourself writing a quote within a quote within a quote, i.e., three layers deep, it’s probably best to rework your sentence. Three levels of quotations are a bit much for the reader to make sense of.

If, however, a sentence rework is impossible, just add another level of hierarchy. Your sentence would look like this, Double>Single>Double.

• “Joan emphatically said, ‘We won’t sing “God Save the Queen.”’ ”

It is, of course, a very rare occasion to see a sentence this complicated.

Words-to-Know Vocabulary

Quiz: January 27th/30th

1. Equivocation: n. the use of ambiguous expressions to mislead, especially through the use of double-meanings
2. Assimilation: n. the act of absorbing information, experiences, identities, etc.; being absorbed into the culture of a group
3. Ascetic: n. a person deeply devoted to a life of contemplation and self-denial due to religious beliefs
4. Benign: adj. demonstrating kindness and/or gentleness 
5. Profound: adj. being or going far beneath what is superficial, obvious, or external
6. Venerable: adj. commanding respect due to age or dignity
7. Scrutinize: v. to examine in detail with careful or critical attention
8. Sordid: adj. mean, dirty, and/or selfish
9. Lugubrious: adj.  exaggeratedly mournful or gloomy
10. Elicit: v. to draw out or bring about

Homework for January 23/24: Use Dictionary.com to locate examples of these words in context; select and record at least one for each term to help you prepare for the quiz. Bring these to class.

Extra Credit: Modern Drama

Task: Imagine that you are the author of the play you have chosen to read. You’re hanging out in the great here-after and get word that someone has made a film of your masterpiece. You watch the film and have some important thoughts to share with director. You will write a letter as if you are Williams, Hansberry, Wilde, or Miller to the director of an adaptation of his/her work. In your letter, you are to do three of the following from the perspective of the playwright:

-          Describe any significant differences between the setting and/or time period in the play and the film. Do they change the story in an important way? How do you feel about this?

-          How well do the characters in the film reflect what you’ve presented in the text in terms of personality, appearance, action, and dialogue?  How do you feel about this interpretation of the primary characters?

-          You intentionally write this play to reveal social issues that you found to be disturbing and wrong. Describe the issues you addressed through the play. How well does the film preserve your social commentary?

-          Horace, a Greek philosopher, believed that literature and art should teach and delight; you agree and successfully done this in your play. Does the film maintain both the power to teach and delight the viewer?

-          You demand that a new film of your work be produced. Recommend a cast for the main characters, a director, a style of film (animation, Lego, black and white, soap opera, sit com, etc.), a theme song (with references to lyrics that make this a relevant choice), or another key directorial decision. (Pick three of these options.)

Your writing should be in a business letter format (which is good to know for communication with colleges and scholarship-related organizations), should identify which film adaptation you’re commenting on (title, director, release year), and must be specific and well developed. This assignment is due any time between now and January 30^th. You may turn in a handwritten or typed paper; this assignment can replace your lowest quiz grade. 

Literary Terms

AP LITERARY TERMS#1-- METAPHORICAL DEVICES/IMAGERY:  

Quiz: January 19/20, 2017

1. Metaphor: Comparison of two seemingly unlike things
2. Simile: Comparison using "like" or "as"
3. Personification: Characteristics of humans given to non-humans
4. Synecdoche: Part that stands for the whole
5. Metonymy: Substitution of associated word for word itself
6. Allusion: Reference to well-known characters, texts, or events
7. Symbol: Is what it is and something more
8. Image: Sensory detail
9. Archetype: Recurrent image that touches collective subconscious
10. Abstract Imagery: Description of qualities that cannot be perceived with the five sense
11. Concrete Imagery: Description of qualities that can be seen, heard, felt, smelled, or tasted
12. Motif: Recurrent image, idea, or theme in specific piece of literature

Look for the metaphors and imagery in the art, music, and beauty

 you see around you every day.

January 4th/5th Homework-- Choose a Victorian or Modern Drama

Link to GoodReads.