Dissecting Classic Literature One Novel at a Time
A Collection of Essays Written by Ms. Powell's Advanced
Placement English Students about Classic Literature
Over a period of several weeks during first semester, Mrs. Williams' Advanced Placement English Literature students have engaged in an independent novel study devoted to the analysis and research of a particular classic author and work. Specifically, these students wrote four essays regarding different aspects of study in relation to their authors and chosen novel. These essays give information regarding the following:
1.) Biographical Sketch on Classic Author
2.) Novel Summary & Explanation of its Designation as a "Classic" text
3.) Author Style Analysis
4.) Thematic Analysis
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Click here for links to students' webpages on the following classic novelists:
Hailey Rambo: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Kelsie Didion: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Jeanette Angel: Herman Melville
"Books are humanity in print" --Barbara W. Tuchman