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Reflect on the themes you generated in your groups on Thursday. Do any of them interest you? Is there one not listed that you’d like to explore? Write 2-3 sentences about the theme you are thinking of. Turn and talk to someone next to you. Perspective Duality Music/Art How society/culture differs by place Motherhood/influence of mothers Wealth/Class → how this impacts how we’re viewed Choice Race → the “Race Question” Intersectionality of identities Other themes you could look at: Identity & Community Masculinity & Manhood “Passing” Self Sacrifice vs. Self Interest Thesis Statements Your thesis statement is your argument, in essence. It guides your writing and gives the reader a clear idea of what you’re going to address in the next pages. Arguable, not factual. Should explain the “what” and “why” of your paper. In a literary analysis, your thesis can also be a thematic statement. A good way to begin is to use this prompt: “In The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, James Weldon Johnson presents the idea that _________”, but can really take any form. Should be supportable by evidence from the book. Example thesis: In The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, James Weldon Johnson presents the idea that racism is ingrained so deeply in the structure of our society that it is often subtle, sometimes not even noticeable. Johnson accomplishes this in a variety of ways, but the most impactful way is the relationship between the millionaire and the Ex-Colored Man. Complete a Ladder of Feedback for this thesis. Studio Time Things to do today: Finalize critical lens Decide on theme Write thesis statement Exit Ticket Completed thesis statement.
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Course DescriptionGreat World Text is an advanced English and Social Studies course sponsored by the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Humanities. This year will consist of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, the landmark 1912 novel by James Weldon Johnson. Known only as the “Ex-Colored Man,” the protagonist in Johnson’s novel is forced to choose between celebrating his African American heritage or “passing” as an average white man in a post-Reconstruction America that is rapidly changing. The course will encounter themes of racial passing, multiracial families, and African-American music traditions.
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