Monty Python Can Teach You About Rhet & Comp

Monday, March 28, 2011

This week, read Chapter Four of Oscar. Journal #7 should be about Chapter 3. Your answer should do the following: 1. Briefly describe Beli's life. 2. The chapter is called the three heartbreaks of Beli Cabral. What are her heartbreaks? 3. What does the end of Chapter 3 makes you think about the rest of the book?

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Most stayed away. Those who came in were treated to one on one writing help. Since the class on which the upcoming assignment was based got scrapped, your only work for the weekend is Chapter 3 of Oscar. Stay tuned for a journal on Chapter 3 which will be forthcoming.

Monday, March 21, 2011 -- Brief and Wondrous Monday after Spring Break

Answer each question as completely as possible. Points will be awarded for how specifically your answer references the novel and displays comprehension of the events within. For at least, consider using at least one, or up to three direct reference to plot points that evince the answers.

1. What is fuku, and what is its effect on the other characters?
2. Contrast the narrators between the first two chapters.
3. Contrast pre-pubescent Oscar with adolescent/teenage Oscar.
4. Describe the "Dominican ideal of manhood" that Oscar must contend with. Why is it particularly difficult for him?
5. Describe the important familial confrontation that takes places in our own, beloved Cape/Atlantic portion of South Jersey. Why is it an important moment? Briefly describe what you predict will become of Lola.

Choose one of these questions and blow out your answer to a full page.

Please have Chapter 3 read by next week...it's loooooong, so don't underestimate it.