Assignments 18 and 19

George Orwell (1903-1950)

18.  Read "Such, Such were the Joys" by George Orwell (1952); click here for an online version.  As you are reading, be on the lookout for a  vocabulary word that is new to you.  Look up its definition and e-mail it to me along with the sentence where you found it after you have finished reading the entire essay.  Due before class on Monday, January 31st.  Come to class on Monday ready to discuss the essay and the ways that it corresponds with the qualities Lopate attributes to the personal essay in the introduction.  Also take note of interesting turns of phrase or turns of thought, effective descriptive passages or intriguing ideas.

19.  Write the first line of five original essays that you would like to write.  E-mail them to me.  Also print out five copies and bring them to class.  Due before class on Friday, February 4th 10th (due to weather delay).