Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

Honours English 11: due Nov. 1st

GOOD COPY of "The Pedestrian" Paragraph due: Thursday, November 1st

 

Today in class we further discussed the symbolism of light and lack of light in "The Pedestrian" and humankind's loss of soul which led to a paragraph assignment.  We will be working on the paragraph plan on Friday and the rough copy will be due on Tuesday, Oct 30th.  See Topics below:

Paragraph Writing:  Write a persuasive paragraph of 150-200 words on one of the following.  Use quotations and explanation to reinforce your argument. 

1.      Discuss the symbolism of light/lack of light. 

2      Discuss Mead’s “regressive tendencies” and their connection with humanity.

3.   Discuss how Bradbury uses descriptive detail and dialogue to contrast Mead’s individuality with other’s conformity.

 4.   Discuss the effect of using sensory details to establish setting.                                                

    5. Bradbury explores humankind’s loss of soul and the theme that progress drives humanity away. Discuss.