Discussion #9
Many different approaches were taken to acting in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Discuss the various approaches to acting, the key figures in developing each school of acting, and how the craft evolved.
Many different approaches were taken to acting in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Discuss the various approaches to acting, the key figures in developing each school of acting, and how the craft evolved.
Richard Rodriguez has generally been criticized by immigrant activists. Identify and discuss at least two passages where Rodriguez’s ideas and voice and tone convey an attitude or persona that may account for the backlash he has received by immigrant activists. Backlash DefinitionA strong and critical reaction by a large number of people.
Watch either The Great Gatsby or The Color Purple and relate it to “The Way to Wealth” The American Dream lecture in Week 1 points out that Poor Richard’s Almanac was an annual publication that included calendar lists, home recipes, weather forecasts, etc. What made Franklin’s almanac unlike other almanacs was the inclusion of … Read more
Choose one literary text from the following list: John Smith’s The General History, “The Third Book–Chapter II,” William Bradford’s Of Plymouth Plantation, “Book I–Chapter IX,” Thomas Morton’s New English Canaan, “Chapters IV, XV, XIV, and XV,” Anne Bradstreet’s “Prologue,” “The Author to Her Book,” “Before the Birth of One of Her Children,” “To My Dear and Loving Husband,” “A Letter to Her … Read more
Although it was a dramatized version of his life, the film Moliere is constructed in a way that gives us a sense of the style of his plays – political satire — French comedy at its finest. Discuss your thoughts about the film and Moliere in general (please note, everything in the film up until he’s thrown … Read more
Please follow the prompt. This only needs to be 1-2 pages. Thank you! What to put in your reflection: Once you complete an assessment/activity from the list, you will write a short reflection of how the assessment/activity and results relate to you personally. If you want to be more broad, you can just write a … Read more
Hi, I need to re-write my personal statement and make it more professional for medical school applications. I have already written a personal statement and it has all my information about what I did and why I want to go into medicine so please use my previous personal statement to write this one below I … Read more
You learned the definition of the American Dream in this week’s lecture. You also learned about the American identity. Traits often associated with the American identity include boldness, confidence, perseverance, and integrity. These traits are often demonstrated through a character’s words or actions. This week, we’ll focus on boldness. How is boldness reflected in the … Read more
Discuss and critique the filmed live production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream you watched. Did the production meet your expectations of a Shakespearean/English Renaissance production? How so or why not?
Instructions Course Project, Part 1: We have covered almost 150 years of American literature and American Civil Rights. For this project you have the freedom to explore any writer or time period/movement that we have covered in this class. I encourage you to revisit your journals for ideas. The topic must be focused with … Read more