Get ready for our last discussion

Monday is our last day to work on themes from Brave New World. Don't be a slacker and leave your book at home. Instead, re-read the last three chapters and come to class with some ideas to raise and discuss. The quality of your preparation will determine the quality of the class.

Your first major essay will be due the following Tuesday. I'll give you a set of prompts to consider in developing your thesis—but of course, it's better if you already have some idea of what you where you want to go.

Starting Wednesday dramatic irony will be our topic of choice. Our text will be a translation of Oedipus Tyrannos, by Sophocles. In the meantime, you should be sure to get your copy of Heart of Darkness and start reading it (even better: you've got it already and your reading is under way). The best approach is to read it through, then re-read each section (there are three) as we work through this tough little book in class.

Warning: it's difficult. You don't want to cram this material—you want it to soak it.

Regards,

J.D.