Marcia Douglas’ “The Language of Snails” is rooted in Jamaican folklore in which human beings can turn into animals via sorcery and magic. Most organized religions tell us that human are very different from animals, but Evolution tells us we are all one interrelated Tree of Life. How does Douglas explore the strange, blurry line between humans and non-human animals?
Marcia Douglas’ “The Language of Snails” is rooted in Jamaican folklore in which human beings can turn into animals via sorcery and magic. Most organized religions tell us that human are very different from animals, but Evolution tells us we are all one interrelated Tree of Life. How does Douglas explore the strange, blurry line between humans and non-human animals?
“Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin is a short story that tells of the redemption and communion between two once-estranged brothers. How does the symbol of a cup containing scotch and milk that are blended together by the force of Sonny’s piano-playing serve to represent the coming-together of these lost siblings? Where else does Baldwin use religions symbolism to represent family healing?
“Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin is a short story that tells of the redemption and communion between two once-estranged brothers. How does the symbol of a cup containing scotch and milk that are blended together by the force of Sonny’s piano-playing serve to represent the coming-together of these lost siblings? Where else does Baldwin use religions symbolism to represent family healing?
While personifying objects (that is, giving them human attributes) is a common literary practice, Pascale Petit’s poem does the opposite, in a sense. Why might Petit pay tribute to her mother not only be comparing her to an Amazonian warrior, but also the Amazon rainforest and river? We generally believe that comparing a human being to a non-human thing is a downgrade, but can it be uplifting as well?
While personifying objects (that is, giving them human attributes) is a common literary practice, Pascale Petit’s poem does the opposite, in a sense. Why might Petit pay tribute to her mother not only be comparing her to an Amazonian warrior, but also the Amazon rainforest and river? We generally believe that comparing a human being to a non-human thing is a downgrade, but can it be uplifting as well?
1. When I teach Neruda’s “The Book of Questions” in a face-to-face classroom setting, as an experiment, we try to phrase every one of our spoken sentences during that class session as a question. This never works perfectly, but it does lead to some humorous and illuminating insights. I would ask that we attempt that approach here in this discussion board–if we can let’s attempt to pose each of our contributions to this thread as a rhetorical question that not only asks but “says” something about this week’s two texts.
When I teach Neruda’s “The Book of Questions” in a face-to-face classroom setting, as an experiment, we try to phrase every one of our spoken sentences during that class session as a question. This never works perfectly, but it does lead to some humorous and illuminating insights. I would ask that we attempt that approach here in this discussion board–if we can let’s attempt to pose each of our contributions to this thread as a rhetorical question that not only asks but “says” something about this week’s two texts.
How have Belgium and the Congo impacted each other from the late 1800s to the present?
How have Belgium and the Congo impacted each other from the late 1800s to the present?
When and why Iranians pursued a nuclear program? What are the alternatives now that Trump exited this international treaty?
When and why Iranians pursued a nuclear program? What are the alternatives now that Trump exited this international treaty?
What was the situation after 1979 Iranian Revolution such as during Iran-Iraq war between 1980-1988?
What was the situation after 1979 Iranian Revolution such as during Iran-Iraq war between 1980-1988?
Explain the US-Iran relation transformations during the time of the Shah of Iran.
Explain the US-Iran relation transformations during the time of the Shah of Iran.
Describe the history and goals of Iran Nuclear Agreement between Iran and P 5+1
Begin with the roots of the US-Iran conflicts and Iranian’s memories of CIA-led coup in 1953.
What is the major focus on or purpose of education and instruction at the core of each management style? What would a teacher be trying to accomplish through each of these styles?
What is the major focus on or purpose of education and instruction at the core of each management style? What would a teacher be trying to accomplish through each of these styles?
