Monthly Archives: February 2022

1. Read chapters 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 (19 pages)2. Note on post-it notes places that reveal the ways in which Humbert copes with losing Lolita and/or anything else. You should have at least two post-its for this read.3. Compose … Continue reading →

1. Read “Among the People” and “Samsara.”2. Write a skeletal journal #3 in your role and post it in Google Classroom. Everyone, but especially Literary Luminaries, should pay close attention to how Hesse uses metaphors and Homeric (epic) similes. Stay very very … Continue reading →

Yes, you’ve read it right. There’s nothing official for you to do over the break for after the break. Those of you blessed with the combination of foresight and extra time may decide to read ahead now and (in 10th … Continue reading →

Examine closely a significant paragraph from the reading you did in class today. Read it carefully. What do you notice? How does Nabokov use language here (be specific: allusions, imagery, symbolism etc.) ? How does Humbert Humbert construct his experiences … Continue reading →

1. Read “Kamala.” (16 pages) 2. Read the directions for your next assigned role in the model journal sheet (make sure you rotated roles in your literary circle group so that everyone is writing from a new role tonight). If it … Continue reading →

So, we have a mystery on our hands. The Enchanted Hunters/Hunted Enchanters coincidence, Clare as the playwright, a man in a red convertible following them–who looks like Humbert’s Swiss uncle, Trapp etc. Re-read chapter 28 (Part I) with a detective’s … Continue reading →

1. Read the next two chapters, entitled “Gotama” and “Awakening.”2. Re-read the sheet with the model entries and roles specified in order to produce a good first entry. Read the sample response for your particular role you are supposed to have for Friday before writing … Continue reading →

Read chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 (22 pages). As Hamlet said, “the play is the thing wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king.” Pay attention to all details surrounding Lolita’s participation in the play and its … Continue reading →

Read the first two short chapters “The Brahmin’s Son,” and “With the Samanas” using post-its. Pay attention to names of people and names of groups. 2. In case you did not get the book, you may find the assigned chapters … Continue reading →

Read Part II, chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. In class, you will write a response to the following question: “How does Humbert satirize American teenage/parenting/educational life? Provide examples.” In preparation, please mark places in … Continue reading →