Song of Solomon

In class we discussed that the overall message of the book is the past and weather or not it still matters. From what we read so far have you come across any examples or indicators that the past does matter?

African Americans

Do African Americans believe in the culture from Africa yet, still today?? and why or why not? Would you follow the same traditions from your ansestors??

The Themes and Ideas of African American Poetry

As we have been discussing in class, much of the African American poetry of the early 20th century shares common themes and ideas. These include double consciousness, identity struggles, "outsiders", and African heritage, to name a few. Although the situation of African Americans has changed drastically since this time, and their rights and equality have been fully realized, many would argue that these themes and others still exist in modern culture today. If poets like Hurston and Hughes were alive in modern times, do you believe that their poems would be similar to the ones that they actually wrote? Would they be different? How so?

Death of a Salesman and Tragedy and the Common Man

Are there any comparisons between Tragedy and the Common Man and Death of a Salesman? Did you notice any similarities between the two readings? If so, what are the similarities? What does Tragedy and the Common Man show or tell us about Death of a Salesman?

which society do you prefer?

So now that we have finished reading "The Great Gatsby", which society between Archer's and Nick's do you prefer, which one would you rather live in and why?