English XI
Mr. Benjamin
 11 February 2008

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Mon. 18 Feb.
         Winter Break

Tues. 19 Feb.
         E: Discussion of Hemingway 
         H.W.:  Begin work on Hemingway essay; purchase As I Lay Dying.  Test on Hemingway stories Friday.
         F:  Discussion of Hemingway
         H.W.:  Begin work on Hemingway essay; purchase As I Lay Dying. Test on Hemingway stories Friday.

Weds. 20 Feb. 
         E: Discussion of Hemingway 
         H.W.:  As above
         F:  Discussion of Hemingway
         H.W.:  As above

Thurs. 21 Feb. 
         E: Drop Day
         H.W.:  As above
         F:  Drop Day
         H.W.:  As above

Fri. 22 Feb. 
         E: Hemingway Test
         H.W.:  Read section on Faulkner; read A Rose for Emily
         F:  Hemingway Test
         H.W.:  Read section on Faulkner; read A Rose for Emily

Mon. 25 Feb.
         E: Discussion of Faulkner
         H.W.:  Read pp. 3-28 in As I Lay Dying
         F:  Discussion of Faulkner
         H.W.:  Read pp. 3-28 in As I Lay Dying
 

Essay, due 28 FEB: The "Hemingway Hero" and the "Hemingway Woman" are recognized stereotypes.  Analyze either the male or female characters in the Hemingway stories we have read. You must cite examples from at least three stories to support your analysis of these characters. Focus on the qualities displayed by these characters, using specific examples from the text to support your ideas.  Include at least one critical reference in your essay.