Just a reminder that there is no specific reading schedule for Frankenstein. You must be DONE with the book on April 29th (there will be an in-class essay test on April 30th). You are welcome to finish early (I encourage it). 

There is not a "gotcha" reading test. 

You will write quote explications TWICE, as practice, then the final essay on one major literary influence and how it helped develop/affected the themes in Frankenstein on the 30th. 

Finally, be studying for the AP test independently. We will study format and old tests for the three days prior to the AP test, but you should familiarize yourself with the test. You know where to find the online/print resources. If you need help, ask. The AP Literature test is MAY 6th from 8-12. 

Jane Eyre Final Essay Prompt

Authors are products of their times, just as we all are. Charlotte Bronte was influenced by the artistic and philosophical ideas of her time (Romanticism), in reaction to the Enlightenment /Neo-Classical ideas that previously held sway in her society. Trace one major ideal from the Romantic movement (see short list below) through the novel Jane Eyre and explain how Bronte’s illustration of this ideal enhanced the reader’s understanding of, or sympathy for, the main character in the novel.

Romantic ideals you may focus on: elevation of the individual, the significance of the common man and/or childhood, awe of nature, sensibility and sensitivity/spiritedness, or the importance of imagination. PICK ONE.

2-4 pages, double-spaced and typed                                                      Due Friday, April 17

REMINDERS/UPCOMING DUE DATES:

Fire and Ice Motif essays were due today--if you were absent or ill please EMAIL me your essay ASAP.

Your Poetry EXPLICATION, which we worked on Monday and will again work on tomorrow (4-9), is due on Tuesday, April 14. You will explicate just ONE poem from the handouts of Blake's poetry and Wordsworth's poetry. 

Finally, you should have narrowed your focus in Jane Eyre down to ONE of the 5 Romantic ideals we are discussing. You need quotes from all sections of the book (at least 7 in total) to show how Jane Eyre illustrates that ideal and WHY IT MATTERS to us. Handout coming....start gathering quotes by Friday.
The FINAL ESSAY is due Friday, April 17. 
There will be an in-class written test over the novel on the 17th as well (not an essay).