Friday, August 6, 2010


Read the short story "Araby" by James Joyce by clicking on the link below. Then, respond to the three questions below on your blog. Also, embed a picture that you think enhances the argument that Joyce is making in his text.


Questions for "Araby":


1) Write a thesis statement in response to the sample AP Timed Write prompt given below:
Read "Araby" by James Joyce. Then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze the narrative elements Joyce uses to convey his attitude about poverty.

2) In terms of the prompt above, what narrative elements would you choose to focus on? Why?


3) Identify what you believe is Joyce's most compelling argument in "Araby," then relate that argument to a real-world example. Explain the connection.


YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED FOUR BLOG ENTRIES EVERY 9 WEEKS. YOUR FOUR ENTRIES FOR QUARTER 1 ARE DUE BY 11:59:59 ON 9/19/2010.

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