Read Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" (368) and Faulkner’s “Barn Burning” (800) and "A Rose for Emily" (794). Construct 2 paragraphs (one on each author) from the topic selections listed below and post them to the Discussion Forum.
"Love Song"
A. Construct a character analysis of Prufrock (the speaker). What are his dominant personality traits? What is his self perception?
B. What is the significance of the religious allusions?
C. Explain lines 124-131.
"Barn Burning"
A. Analyze the significance of class conflict in the story?
B. Construct a character analysis of Abner Snopes. What drives him? What are his dominant personality traits?
C. Examine the family dynamic of the Snopes family.
"Emily"
A. Discuss Emily’s relationship with her father and how it influences her life.
B. Examine the symbolic significance of the Grierson house.
C. How does Faulkner use language patterns to address the passing of time.
