Syllabus for October 29-November 2
WHAT LESSONS DO WE TAKE York from Holden Caufield? He is sometimes described as an antihero, an example of someone who correctly criticizes society, but is unable to change himself in accordance to his own beliefs. What do you make of him, his observations, his wanderings through New York? Does America need—or deserve—a catcher in the rye?
Monday
Discussion of Holden’s red “people shooting” hunting hat and BBC published data about gun culture in America.
HW: Only 1/2 of the class posted their observations of Mr. Antollini on our blog. If you haven’t done that, do that. If you haven’t finished reading, finish reading. Book journals will be due one week from today.
Tuesday
Starting the documentary, Salinger.
HW: Work on the journals.
Wednesday
Continuing with the documentary, as well as distributing grade reports.
HW: Work on journals.
Thursday
Last day of documentary.
HW: Working on journals.
Friday
Lecture/class discussion. Returning to discussion of chapter 24, the encounter with Mr. Antollini.
HW: Journals are due on Monday. Make sure they are typed and stapled, and that your name, the course, and the date are headers on the first page.