Aim How do we analyze Emily Dickinsons poem

Aim: How do we analyze Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” in connection with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Do Now: Begin reading Handout

Much Madness is Divinest Sense By: Emily Dickinson Much Madness is divinest Sense To a discerning Eye Much Sense - the starkest Madness ’Tis the Majority In this, as all, prevail Assent - and you are sane Demur - you’re straightway dangerous And handled with a Chain – Vocabulary • Discerning – having or showing good judgment • Starkest – complete, sheer • Assent – the expression of approval or agreement • Demur – raise doubt or objections or show reluctance

Essay Assignment Write a well-developed 5 -paragraph essay discussing the connection between Emily Dicksinson’s poem, “Much Madness is Divinest Sense” and Ken Kesey’s novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Be sure to • provide a clear and concise thesis statement. • provide specific references to both the poem and the novel. • avoid plot summary. • follow the rules of proper grammar and spelling. • not use the first person. • use the present tense when discussing both works. Note: You are to write this essay in class. You will have 2 full class days to write out your essay and hand it in at the end of class on Thursday, November 14.

Thesis Statement Topic + Main Point = Thesis Statement