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Keiser University eCampus ENL1000 Week 4 Readings and Authors Lecture

1. Week 4 Readings and Authors Keiser University eCampus

2. Wilfred Owen Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) was born in Shropshire and fought for the English in World War I. He is known for his poetry on World War I and wrote most of his poetry during the last year of his life before he was killed in action.

3. “Anthem for Doomed Youth” Owen wrote “Anthem for Doomed Youth” when he was recovering from shell shock (now known as PTSD). Items to note: Religious references – why is it an “anthem”? What other religious references are there, and why would Owen make these choices? The poem’s structure – it should look familiar to you! Which type of sonnet does it most resemble, and what are some notable differences from the sonnets you’ve seen thus far?

4. “Dulce Et Decorum Est” In January 1917, Owen endured an attack of poison gas, which he chronicled in this poem. The title of the poem is from the Roman poet Horace, and it means “it is sweet and fitting to die for one’s country.” As you read the poem, evaluate its structure. What rhyme scheme(s) does Owen use? What patterns do you see in terms of line length?

5. Katherine Mansfield Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was born in New Zealand and moved to England for a career as a writer when she was 19. Her work is notable for her ability to write about complex emotions in an understated way.

6. “The Garden Party” This short story focuses on the character of Laura and her response to the death of a workman. As you read, pay attention to how the members of different social classes interact with one another. This story is a good example of a bildungsroman, also called a coming-of-age story. Look for ways in which Laura experiences psychological and moral growth.

7. Jean Rhys Jean Rhys (1890-1979) was born on the Caribbean island of Dominica and lived mainly in England from her late teenage years until her death. Her most famous work is her novel Wide Sargasso Sea, which serves as a prequel to Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre .

8. “The Day They Burned the Books” The story is set in the Caribbean and explores the issue of cultural identity. The narrator is a white English girl, and her friend Eddie Sawyer is the son of a lower-class Englishman and his biracial wife. As you read, look for ways that Eddie’s father shows his favoritism for one culture over the other. How do the narrator and Eddie feel about this conflict?