Going through Reading What Matters the five texts I selected are listed below. I tried to choose poems, short stories and a play.
1. Acquainted with the Night by Robert Frost- I really enjoy reading all of Robert Frost's poetry. I think this poem would provide several different discussion topics. There are so many key things that you can look at within this poem for example imagery, themes and meaning.
2. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson- This would be a good addition to the schedule as a short story because it incorporates a lot of symbolism and it shows a lot of literary components to address its theme. It is a very ironic story that shows the ignorance of that era in America (1940's).
3. When I married, I became an old woman by J. Robert Lennon- I think this short story would be a fantastic piece to add to the schedule when we start using psychological criticism. In this story a husband and wife switch roles. The story really challenges gender stereotypes.
4. 'night, Mother by Marsha Norman- Is a play that centers around a mother and daughter. The daughter informs the mother that she is going to commit suicide. In terms of theory this would be another good addition for when we start using Psychological Criticism.
5. Traveling through the Dark by Loren Goodman- I think this poem would be a good addition to the schedule. There are multiple ways of perceiving the poem. A possible theme for this poem which could lead to an interesting discussion would be man versus nature.
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You suggested that we read "When I married, I became an old woman." I looked this story up and the beginning of the story has a really great attention getter. He says that his wife also became an old man. How interesting! Actually, I was just typing paused to look at the story, and finished it. I love this story! I don't want to ruin it for you, but the greatest question this story faces, is would the man marry over again? The answer is surprising. I also read the poem yous suggested by Robert Frost. I think Frost was trying to say he has experienced bad times, and used night to symbolize the darker walks of his life. Nice choice!
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