1. How important is cultural or historical context to the production and reception of a literary text? Cultural and historical context are both important to the production and reception of a literary text because it gives the audience a bit of background before they discover the meanings or messages of the text. 
2. How do we approach literary texts from different times and cultures to our own? The best way to approach literary texts from different times and cultures than our own, is to listen first, then begin to analyze, and then to ask questions. It is very important to respect history that is not your own, and to appreciate a culture that is new to you. Overall, this can help you gain a better understanding of the author's message to the audience. 
3. To what extent do literary texts offer insight into another culture?
4. How does the meaning and impact of a literary text change over time? The meaning and impact of a literary text can change over time, but not always. Sometimes with a topic described in Hughes' poems like slavery, the topic itself is pretty permanent. Although slavery is abolished in the United States, its after-effects can still be seen impacting the Black community for generations. 
5. How do literary texts reflect, represent or form a part of cultural practices? 
6. How does language represent social distinctions and identities? 

1. How does the structure or style of a literary text affect meaning? Consider how Morrison's stream-of-consciousness, shifting points of view, and use of analepsis and prolepsis impact the meaning of the novel. 

1. How important is cultural or historical context to the production and reception of a literary text? Consider the story of Margaret Garner, the Fugitive Slave Act, and other historical and cultural phenomena and how that has impacted the creation and reception of Beloved.

1. How does Chronicle offer insight into Colombian culture? Consider what we've learned about with machismo, marianismo, honor and the impact of colonialism.

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-This analysis was almost an introduction to Dillard and her writing style. I was really interested and fascinated with her infatuation with the broken power line.

Guided Literary Analysis 2

- The analysis was of Dillard's understanding of growing up and coming of age while including a sense of humor. The sense of humor was conveyed with imaginative comparisons and sarcastic diction to imitate the immaturity of children.

Pastiche

-I always love writing pastiches since I can get a feel for the author's writing style and how they came about it. I really enjoyed writing this particular pastiche since it gave me an opportunity to reflect on my childhood nostalgia, and became bittersweet with the thought that I will be graduating this year.

Graphic Organizer

-My group and I used this graphic organizer to prepare for our motif presentation on reading and learning. We picked out some quotes that we knew were going to be useful in our presentation.

Motif Presentation

-Overall, our presentation showed the significance of the motif of learning and reading. We also expanded upon why and how Dillard makes the choice to mention these topics.

-How does Dillard emphasize societal expectations of women through the perspective of a young girl?

- This was used to prepare for the discussion about the Party's control and how Orwell uses certain devices such as motif and symbolism. It was pretty well into our reading, so I already had a good understanding of the intentions of the Party

Guided Literary Analysis 1

- This analysis was about how Orwell uses imagery and detail to create atmosphere and develop a tone of tension. Atmosphere was developed through Winston's surroundings. He over analyzes those around him, and characterizes them in a dehumanizing why to prove the Party's control over them. Tension is also developed through this exact same reason. Winston is always on edge and he has no one he can trust.

Guided Literary Analysis 2

- This literary analysis was different than the first one, it was about Orwell's use of dialogue in a specific passage. I went into detail as of what he uses to aid him in this device. I described that along with dialogue he also includes syntax and anaphora to create tension and supporting tones of seriousness as well as despair. I am working on revising this to change the length of my quotes, as well as using specific evidence rather than general evidence in the passage.

Close Reading Analysis

- I believe this was my strongest close reading analysis. It was about how the relationships between Winston, Julia, and O'Brien were established by Orwell. I focused a lot on body language, as well as small details.

- Upon reading 1984, I do believe I would use it for Paper 2. I can find a lot of common themes that I can connect to other works I haven't used for my IO yet. I also thoroughly enjoyed reading the book.

Which works that have not already been used on your IO or HL Essay, so far, seems best to connect to 1984?

- I believe I could use Chronicle of a Death Foretold, and The Stranger to connect to 1984. My group for the common theme project found that they share themes of survival, identity, isolation, internal conflict, and more.

• This quote really stood out to me through a theme of survival. In desperate moments, someone is constantly looking for something to look forward to. But despite any efforts, they aren't able to get their body to move.

"A curious emotion stirred in Winston's heart. In front of him was an enemy who was trying to kill him; in front of him, also, was a human creature, in pain"(Orwell 105-106).

• I really enjoyed this quote because I believe it shows a part of Winston that can be easily missed. He never is really in touch with his emotions besides being with Julia, and their moments are always sweet together. I also like how he came to the realization that although she was his enemy, she was also just a human trying to survive too.

"If you loved someone, you loved him, and when you had nothing else to give, you still gave him love"(Orwell 164)

• This quote was memorable to me because it shows that the little things are what matters most. Even with nothing to give, you could always give love. I interpreted it as taking the love from within yourself and giving it to others, is what replenishes the love within you. In other words, you know you are loved because you exist, and that is enough.

- This was used in order to get a close reading analysis of the first Act of Hamlet. This was also a great introduction to the characters, and to set up the story.

Paper 1 Practice

- Here was my analysis for Act 3, which encased Hamlet's madness and relationship with women. It also includes models of other guided literary analysis, which we read and responded to in order to get an understanding of the rubric we should follow for Paper 1.

4.5 Questions

- These questions dived deeper into the analysis of Ophelia's sudden madness, and how she conveys her feelings of grief. It also was beneficial to understand certain motifs and their symbolic meanings.

Choice Scene Adaptation

- My friends and I chose to perform the scene where Ophelia is mad and handing out flowers. I personally love this scene because of all of the flower symbolism, which is my absolute favorite. We performed it in the garden in front of the class and it was genuinely so much fun.

Motif Presentation

- Our motif was the sun, and it was very interesting to see how it compared to other books we've read. Instead of the motif in The Stranger, mainly focusing on emotions, in Hamlet the motif was a symbol of passing time. We analyzed how each quote portrayed the passing of time and with it corresponding emotions such as falling in love, or falling out of love. It was super interesting to see the motif unfold as the story progressed.

- I find the motifs of sun, makeup, and acting very interesting. I thought it was really cool to see how the sun can be interpreted differently as a motif compared to other works we have read. I also really was interested in how makeup was used as a way to hide being two-faced. Similarly to makeup, acting was also used as a way of deception. I never really dived into these motifs before they were brought to my attention.

What are some interesting quotes/scenes from Hamlet that you could reflect on for Paper 2? These should connect to the motifs/themes mentioned in your first question.

- Some interesting scenes from Hamlet that could be used in Paper 2 include Ophelia's death scene, Ophelia's flower scene, Play scene, and the grave digging scene. I find that many of Ophelia's scenes can be used for deception of her madness as well as subtle confrontation. I also really liked the play scene where Hamlet used acting to get the truth out of King Claudius. Finally, the grave digging scene could have an interesting connection to makeup as well as acting, since Hamlet discovers the skull of King Hamlet's jester.

-This prep was helpful in understanding Murakami's literary style. This much ambiguity was very new to me, and I genuinely enjoyed hearing my peer's interpretations of the stories. I found that it was very eye-opening to hear different perspectives branched out from the same quotes.

SCASI Organizer

-This organizer allowed me to grasp the ways in which Murakami develops his ambiguity. It was also beneficial in getting me to think deeper about things such as setting, where I wouldn't have thought deeply about before.

-I really enjoyed the creative aspect of Murakami's short stories. I loved the idea that there is no need to have any explanation, or that the unexplained is already explained. It is valid to not have a strict idea or meaning behind the stories. As well as the fact that some people may find meanings that others won't, or that the meanings seem to find them. I wasn't really familiar with ambiguity before, but it is now one of my favorite literary tactics.

Do you see yourself writing about Murakami's short stories for Paper 2? Why or why not?

-I do see myself writing about Murakami's short stories for Paper 2 because there are so many meanings I could find, I feel like I could connect them to anything. It is very easy to generalize when ambiguity is used, since everything is up for interpretation. I believe I could have a very strong Paper 2 when I use Murakami's stories for reference. I am not sure which stories I will use but I think "Barn Burning", "The Elephant Vanishes", and "TV People" would be a good start.

Which works that have not already been used on your IO or HL Essay, so far, seems best to connect to Murakami's short stories?

-I think that "The Stranger" could be helpful with Murakami's stories due to a surrealism style. However, I also believe that "1984" would work with "TV People" because I could find common themes of manipulated media or surveillance. These restrictions/implications can cause an impact on the identity of individuals involved.

• "I don't need it anymore. My flesh may have to be consumed, but my mind belongs to me. I'm keeping it for myself. I will not hand it over to anyone"(Murakami 99).

  • I believe this quote is very strong because it shows how the narrator has let her physical being been consumed by her lack of sleep, but will not let it get to her mentally. I feel as if there are good themes of identity, characterization, and individualism.

The Elephant Vanishes

• "I realize now that the reality of things is not something you convey to people but something you make"(Murakami)

  • This supports surrealism and ambiguity found in all of Murakami's works, I think these would be very interesting to connect to Hamlet or 1984. These would be themes of identity.

TV People

• "I look at the telephone; I think bout the telephone cord. Endless lengths of phone cable linking one telephone to another. Maybe, somewhere, at some terminal of that awesome mega circuit, is my wife. Far, far away, out of my reach. I can feel her pulse"(Murakami 216).

  • One of my favorite Murakami quotes, because it accentuates the process of the relationship between the narrator and his wife deteriorating.