Blog Post 14: I Drive Myself Crazy - THINKING OF YOU

In Chapter 13, describe the scene at cemetery. Also, what keeps Esther from drowning herself at the beach? In Chapter 14, what is the only item that gives Esther pleasure in the hospital? Why? What makes it symbolic? What does Dr. Nolan tell Esther about shock treatments in chapter 14? In Chapter 16, describe the circumstances that led to Joan's hospitalization.

Please use textual evidence to support your claims.

This blog post is due Thursday, October 27, 2016 (A)/Monday, October 31, 2016 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 13: New York "Psycho?"

In Chapter 9, why does Marco attack Esther and why is this attack so important? In Chapter 10, what activities does Esther consider taking up after finding out she did not get into the writing course? In Chapter 11, what thoughts consume Esther after finding out she must have shock treatments? Lastly, what do the voices in Esther's head tell her as she sits in the park contemplating suicide?

Please use textual evidence.

Your blog post is due by Tuesday, October 25 (A) / Wednesday, October 26 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 12: Freewrite Prompt

This is your opportunity to say whatever it is you want to say about Chapters 5 - 8 from the Bell Jar. Please make sure that you use textual support and have a clear thesis so that I know what you're talking about.

TEXTUAL SUPPORT PLEASE.

This blog post is due Sunday, October 23 (A)/Monday, October 24 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 11: Welcome to the JUNGLE!

In Chapter One, describe the Amazon. Why might its description be important? Additionally, describe Jay Cee from Esther's perspective and why might she be so important. In Chapter 2, why does Esther decide to take a bath when she returns to her hotel and what might be the significance of this? Does this instance of taking a bath remind you of anything else you have read? In the last chapter, what is Esther's mother's opinion of her interest in becoming a writer or editor? What does this tell us about the relationship between Esther and her mother?

Please use textual evidence to support your answer. Please proofread your response.

Your blog post is due on October 19, 2016 (A)/October 20, 2016 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 10: I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T - Do you Know What That Means?

In Chapter XXIV, why does Edna walk through the house as if it were the first time? How is the house different for now? In Chapter XXVI, why is it that  Edna feels more loving toward her children when she feels happy with herself? How do the children affect her desire for independence? In Chapter XXXI, why does Edna sleep with Alcee when she's longing for Robert?

Please be sure to cite textual evidence and proofread your work.

This blog post is due October 11, 2016 (A)/October 12, 2016 (B) by 11:59 pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 9: This Girl is on FIIIIIIIRE.

In Chapter XIV, describe Edna's relationship with her children and why it changes based on her feelings about herself. In Chapter XV, why does Robert feel the need to leave? In Chapter XVII, what is the true cause of Edna's anger and why does she put her wedding ring back on? In Chapter XIX, why is Edna's painting important to her awakening and her sense of independence. Lastly, describe the influence that Adele and Mademoiselle Reisz have upon Edna.

Edna seems to be the girl on fire just as much as this girl:


Please be sure to use textual evidence and proper MLA citation: (Chopin #).

Your blog post is due Friday, October 7 (A) / Monday, October 10 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.

Blog Post 8: I'm EVERY WOMAN - It's All in MEEEEEE

Refer back to Chapter I of the Awakening: Describe the attitude of Leonce towards Edna and how it differs from Robert's. In Chapter III, why is a problem for Edna that Leonce is considered to be such a good husband? The motif of the sea is constant - it is the setting, she describes the sea often, and in Chapter X, she is learning how to swim. What might the sea be symbolic of? Lastly, what are Edna's thoughts on romance and marriage and why does she have those ideologies?

Please use textual evidence and correct MLA citations to support your answers.

Your blog post is due by Wednesday, October 5 (A)/Thursday, October 6 (B) by 11:59pm with a minimum of 250 words.