Monday February 4th
Minutes: Yusuf, Daniel W., Daniel Z.
Reading HW: Part I of The Metamorphosis
HW: How does Gregor Samsa react to his strange transformation? Please compare the beginning of this story to the beginning of Aichinger's "The Bound Man". What is Gregor's job? Why does he work this particular job?
Tuesday February 5th
Minutes: Natalie, Anna, Anish
Reading HW:
HW: Please spend 15 minutes in a public place and analyze the "insect-like" behaviors of people. You will act as a surveyor, simply observing the behaviors of people in groups. Take notes and bring in your findings for homework.
Wednesday February 6th
Minutes: Eddie, Tiffany, Patrick L.
Reading HW: Part II of The Metamorphosis
HW: What are some ways in which we treat our parents like paychecks? Why do you think young people treat their parents as such instead of human beings with individual struggles?
Thursday February 7th
Minutes: Tyler, Jia, Razwan
Reading HW: Part III of The Metamorphosis
HW: Aside from Gregor, which other characters undergo a "metamorphosis" throughout this story? What is the lesson of this story?
Friday February 8th
Minutes: Warren, Annique, David
Reading HW:
HW: Begin to contemplate who could be an excellent subject for your paper.
Monday February 11th
Minutes:
Reading: Review "The Metamorphosis" for quotes
HW: Please bring in the first paragraph of your paper, including three quotes from our reading.
Tuesday February 12th
Minutes:
Reading HW: "A Hunger Artist" by Franz Kafka
HW: What comparisons can you draw between "The Bound Man", "A Hunger Artist" and The Metamorphosis?
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