Tuesday, November 18, 2008

11/18 English 10HP

Yesterday, you selected (modern African) independent reading books. Today we discussed what it means to "act like a man" and "act like a lady" and how these gender roles are enforced. Afterward, we discussed how Okonkwo epitomizes the "act like a man" role in Things Fall Apart.

(Due 11/19)
Homework:
Complete the chart on gender roles and expectations for men and women in Things Fall Apart.
Read Ch. 8-13 (part one) of Things Fall Apart (due 11/20)
Acquire your independent book and begin reading (due 12/15).

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