Syllabus starting April 13
JUST WHEN PIP BECOMES ACCLIMATED to the lifestyle of a gentleman scholar in London, he is brought back to his home town by a surprise visit (Joe) and request (by Mrs. Havisham) to see Estella. We see Pip re-enter his childhood home as a new man, yet he is haunted by the spectre of his impoverished childhood. What is Dickens’s commentary on social class, and Pip’s unexpected wealth and “great expectations” for a better future? How are wealth and family intertwined? Will Pip be able to escape his upbringing and become better than what his prospects were certainly destined to be?
MONDAY / GREY DAY—OFFICE HOURS
Today is a grey day, and you can meet with me during Zoom office hours 12:50 and 1:50 pm.
Check Canvas for the link to Zoom.
HW: I do want you to read chapters 30 and 31 tonight. That’s 1/2 an hour of reading, approx.
TUESDAY / BLUE DAY (NO CLASS)
We will be adding to the reader’s questions on the shared google sheet, So stop in and post questions for chapters 30-31.
WEDNESDAY / GREEN DAY
Brief check in on zoom.
We will start with your questions about Pip’s experience in London, though we will likely cover Mr. Jagger’s professional life—as well as Pip and his friends’ visit to his home, Mr. Wemmick and his home, and the three boys which Pip now spends some time with via his tutor, Mr. Pocket.
We will also review the reader’s questions posted on the google sheet.
Reading chapters 32-33 (231-243)…less than 1/2 hour of reading using audio)
THURSDAY / BLUE DAY (NO CLASS)
FRIDAY: / GREEN DAY
Using class time today to watch Victorian Slum House: 1870s and keep notes on the connections between their experience and Pip’s experience in the novel. These will be due in the middle of next week—so no rush. Just want it to be on your plate. The link is here.
HW: Reading chapters 34-38 (243-280). Remember to add your reader’s questions to the google sheet as you make progress.