- What is New Historicism? How might it influence the way you read texts like Black Dog of Fate?
- Do some research. What is the Armenian Genocide?
- Read and respond to Black Dog of Fate:
I. Briefly summarize parts I, II, III, IV, & V.
II. What scenes, anecdotes, or pages specifically stood out to you, and why?
III. Choose 3 specific passages (at least one must be from Part V). Analyze them by discussing at least 3 of the following writing techniques: imagery, symbolism, setting, vivid details and description, plot, characterization, historical context, or any of the other techniques defined on our class document titled “Literary Analysis: Using Elements of Literature.” (You can find that document here: https://mcphs.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/execute/content/file?cmd=view&mode=designer&content_id=_479064_1&course_id=_19884_1&framesetWrapped=true)
IV. What was your reading experience like? What challenges or frustrations did you encounter? What questions do you still have?
V. What does this book mean to you now, & how did you arrive at that meaning? Add any other analysis/commentary you wish!
VI. How do you think this book does or does not fit into the category of “War Literature?”
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