John Barth wrote, “Everyone is necessarily the hero of his own life story.”

How does the Barth quote relate to Easter 1916? What literary devices in the poem help Yeats make his point about the revolutionaries? Finally, explain what Yeats means by a “terrible beauty is born.” Post your writing in this thread by responding to this. Please also take the time to read the link Easter Uprising 1916 before finishing your thoughts. You’ll find the link to the right, under your class.

My goal with this assignment to to get you back into critical thinking and provide an opportunity for you to show off your literary knowledge. Decide how long your response needs to be.

*Honors students: Don’t forget to also read the article” The Twentieth Century” and complete the Reader Response about it. Both documents are in My Classes and here.

Also, don’t forget to finish the writing assignment we started in class:

Using your best writing skills, please write (type) a letter to me in which you include the following information:

• What was your favorite book as a child?  Describe, in as much detail as possible, your favorite memory of being read to.

• Describe your worst experience in reading/writing in the first twelve years of your life?

• What do you consider to be your writing strengths?

• With which writing skills do you need the most help?

• Please tell me something interesting about yourself that will help me to set you apart from all my other students.

Finally, bring your copy of The Red Tent and your binder for 9/7! The syllabus details what sections the binder needs. Look in My Classes or here.