American Romantics and Motif Application

Agenda:

  • Review of yesterday's notes
  • Romantic subgenre notes
  • Motif identification steps with "The Nostalgist" 
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzCQtoQ8ypk&feature=youtu.be
    • First, list all the motifs (repeated elements you see or hear).
    • Circle a motif that you think is most important to the text either because it is emphasized or repeated throughout the piece.
    • Identify what you think that motif symbolizes.  Chances are that if it's an important motif it is also a symbol.
    • Write what theme/central idea (as a thematic statement) you believe the motif you chose supports.
    • ...you've now identified everything you would need to write a Part 3 using motif.

Homework:
  • Blue packet rewrites (if you already submitted) are due this Friday
  • Extra credit and back work plans are due by 3/6  

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