The English major/minor requirements have changed and will affect students accepted to the program FALL 2009 forward. (See ‘Major Requirements for the Department of English 2013-2014 in the back of the catalog) English Honors acceptance requirements have remained the same,…
Poetry
A Rose for Emily: Literary Analysis 2
William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily” carries a theme represented by a dying breed of that era, while using symbolism to represent tragedy, loneliness and some form of pride, the story also shows how far one will go…
“Speak” Assignment
English “Speak” Essay Melinda escaped her tough times by going to her art class. She was assigned to draw and sculpt trees. Her art had a really strong connection with her personal feelings throughout the book. Melinda goes through tough…
Holden Caulfield in Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J.D. Salinger. It is a story, set in the 1950s, and is narrated by Holden Caulfield. Although not very specific about the demographics of the location, the reader gets the impression…
Effects and Techniques in Haiku – Assignment
The immediate effect of the poem on me was confusion and irritation. I felt it was deceptive. It looked so simple, and was so short, yet I could see no meaning behind it. It frustrated me that even after several…
“The Hill” Analysis – Assignment
For this assignment I chose to write about “The Hill” by Edgar Lee Masters. “The Hill” is included in “The Spoon river anthology” was one of Masters’ most famous works. The poem I chose is unique in its subject in…