“Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.” - Bertrand Russell
Where we're going this unit: Examine how a work of literature presents a commentary about a social issue through analyzation & interpretation; develop an evidence-based argument; and contextualize and compare perspectives.
No topic is off limits for your essay. These webquests we will cover in class are designed to help you begin bridging connections between social issues present during the Salem Witch Trials, the McCarthy Era, and today. These topics and articles are fair game for your essays.
Recognizing, understanding, and analyzing social commentary through literature.
Recognizing, understanding, and analyzing social commentary through satire.