DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL PART 2 ENGL

DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL PART 2 ENGL 122, Instructor Kingsley

Summarize Miller’s Argument • (Problem—what is the problem he recognizes or the question he poses? • (Solution—what is his solution and his reasoning? )

Critical Analysis—Close Reading Overall Vision/Question: What is Miller’s overall vision or question? Section example/close reading (quote, image, term, phrase): YOUR MARKINGS Section description: SUMMARY Particular section purpose: ANALYSIS

In Groups: Critical Analysis • With your specific section …take 15 -20 minutes to prepare a 5 min discussion • Be prepared to walk us through your critical analysis of your specific section • (1)Specific Observations/Markings • What stood out to you as significant, interesting confusing, etc. ? Why? • (2) Summary of the section • Describe the section as a whole. What does Miller do and say in this section? Give us a brief step by step overview/summary. • (3)Critical Analysis • What is the purpose of this section? How does it contribute to the overall chapter vision? • (4) Discussion • What do you want us to look at with you in this section? Pick a small section (quote, image, phrase, idea, etc. ) and ask us to look at and examine that section

Next Class: • Monday—HOLIDAy • Wednesday—NO IN CLASS MEETING • DUE: • Read: Edward Said’s “States” • Emailed: First reactions. What was your initial impression of Said’s photo-essay? Define and describe. Point to a specific place in the text that exemplifies that impression. Describe in detail and show the example connects to your initial reaction.