Something to think (and write) about....

What do you think of the narrator of the story of Oroonoko? Is she trying to convey a message or specific agenda? If so, what, and how does she do so?

Coffeehouse Friday

Don't forget we are having a coffeehouse on Friday, and you should bring in something that really makes you angry--preferably from a newspaper, periodical, the web, etc.

I'll bring the java!

Commonplace Assignment for Wednesday 2/10

Think of (or find!) a real idea or proposal that seems as ridiculous as Swift's "Modest Proposal" and discuss why you chose it. Do you think that it is possible that anyone in Swift's time could or would have taken his proposal seriously? Why/Why not?

Commonplace Assignment for Wednesday 2/3

Post your thoughts about "The Country Wife." Why might Wycherely have used gambling and shopping as metaphors for sex?