AS BALTIMORE BURNS, WE should reflect upon the themes that Ellison explores. Why is living in American society difficult for Black Americans? Why hasn't race relations progressed sufficiently since the failure of reconstruction post Civil War? Why the pattern of national race riots in the 1910s, 1930s, 1940s, 1960s, 1990s, and now in the 2010s? Why would the American media be surprised at the civil unrest in Baltimore and other American cities?

Monday

Returning to chapter eleven, the factory hospital and the electroshock therapy that the IM endures. We will listen to part of chapter twelve, wherein the IM is recognized by Mary Rambo, a significant mother archetype in the narrative.
HW: Finish reading chapter 12, and start reading chapter 13.

Tuesday

Looking more closely at the historical legacy of Raymond Chandler Harris' Tales of Uncle Remus and the African folklore that led to Br'ar Rabbit, as well as the Walt Disney Film Song of the South.
HW: Finish reading chapter 13 in IM, the eviction and the protest.

Wednesday

Watching the first half of a documentary, Slavery by Any Other Name," and American Master's analysis of American racism in the 20th century, modern era. .
HW: Catch up day. If you haven't done so, finish chapter 13.

Thursday

Today is the second day of the documentary. Anything that we do not finish in class will be assigned as homework.
HW: Read chapter 14, wherein the IM will meet Jack the Bear.

Friday

Lecture on the eviction. How is Mr. and Mrs. Provo metaphors for the Black American experience in the first half of the 20th century?
HW: Read through and including chapter sixteen for Monday.