Our Current Book: Toni Morrison's Beloved

Our Current Book: Toni Morrison's Beloved

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Homework Due MOnday, 4/16/08

1. No reading. But, make sure you have read & annotated chapters 1-7 by Monday.

2. Thematic Mini-Essay: Language & Power

Write a mini-essay that responds to the following question: What is Orwell communicating about the power of language and literacy in his novel 1984?

Your essay should be at least four paragraphs in length. It should include a brief introduction with a thesis statement, two body paragraphs that closely examine three quotations from the text, and a brief conclusion that builds upon the original thesis statement.

Email your essay to devin@ucla.edu before class begins on Monday, March 16th. Hand written copies will also be accepted but digital copies are preferred.

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