Blog 14

In the end of a bildungsroman, the protagonist accepts society's values and adapts. Do you think IM accepts society's expectations or not? Provide a piece of evidence from the last section (20-End) and explain.

Blog 13

In the 3rd stage of the bildungsroman, the protagonist experiences conflict with society. Identify one conflict that IM encounters and how he responds to that conflict.

Blog 12

Find a description of Harlem and cite it.  How does IM react to his new setting? How does the setting change him? 

Blog 11

Do you think IM practices self-sabotage in Chapters 1-6? Answer the question and provide at least one piece of cited evidence with your explanation.

Blog 10

Take an Archetype test and post the results. Were you surprised by these results? Explain.

Blog 9

Adele Ratignolle is presented as the ideal "mother-woman." Discuss how Edna is in contrast to her, using a piece of evidence.

Blog 8

Select a quote from Chapters 1-10 of The Awakening that characterizes Edna. Choose something that may have multiple connotations regarding her character, not just her physical description. Cite the quote with page # and then discuss what is suggested about her character.