Thursday, August 21, 2014

Invisible Man

A Unit for AP English Lit

Use separate sheets for these tasks
Beloved Reading Quiz 1 (pg. 27): Identify BOTH of the following
A) “Not even trying he had become the kind of man who could walk into a house and make the women cry.”
B) Halle

Invisible Man – In-class Essay Prompts

Choose ONE of the following prompts:
1982 Open Question:
In great literature, no scene of violence exists for its own sake.

Invisible Man confronts the reader with scenes of violence.  In a well-organized essay, explain how the scene or scenes contribute to the meaning of the complete work.

OR

1987 Open Question:

Some novels and plays seem to advocate changes in social and political attitudes or in traditions.  Briefly note the particular attitudes or traditions that Ralph Ellison apparently wishes to modify.  Then analyze the techniques the author uses to influence the reader’s views.  Avoid plot summary.

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