Day 19

English 101 Day 19 Fall 09

Some videos and links for the weekend.

Homework Chapters 7-10 by Monday. 11 and 12 by Tuesday and Quiz over 1-12 on Tuesday. The quiz will test your knowledge of the characters, setting and plot.

In groups of two.

1. Tom Joad's appearance and actions.
   
2. Tom Joad's thoughts and speech.
   
3. The reaction of others to Tom Joad—what they say and think about him.
   
4. Jim Casey's appearance and actions.
   
5. Jim Casey's thoughts and speech.
   
6. The reaction of others to Jim Casey—what they say and think about him.
   
7. Chapter 1 Notes: The Dust Storms
   
   1. Setting
      
      1. Apocalyptic
         
      2. Reverse lifecycle
         
   2. Unity and Human dignity
      
   3. Survival
      
   4. Interchapter
      
8. Chapter 2 Notes: Tom Get's a Ride
   
   1. Character
      
      1. Tom Joad
         
         1. Quick to anger, independent, solitary, smart
            
   2. Plot
      
   3. Tension between haves and have nots with Trucker/Owners
      
   4. Setting
      
      1. Roadside Diner
         
9. Chapter 3 Notes: The Turtle
   
   1. Symbolic in every sentence.
      
10. Chapter 4 Notes: Tom Meets Casey
    
1. Character
   
1. Jim Casey
2. Reborn, Seeker, Man of Thought, Philosopher—Oversoul, Holy Spirit is Human Spirit