Session Date
Lesson Topic
Critical Perspectives on Huck Finn
Lesson Outline
1) Read The Norton Critical Edition Articles on early Responses to Huck Finn both in Northern and Southern States
2) What was the general consensus of the work during 1885, the year it was written? Why were critics against the idea that Huck Finn could be considered American Literature?
3)In 1920, Hemingway called Huck Finn the pinnacle of American Literature. What did he mean in this statement? How did response to the novel change in 35 years?
2) What was the general consensus of the work during 1885, the year it was written? Why were critics against the idea that Huck Finn could be considered American Literature?
3)In 1920, Hemingway called Huck Finn the pinnacle of American Literature. What did he mean in this statement? How did response to the novel change in 35 years?
Assignment
Work on Midterm Assignment
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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