Seminar prep for The Catcher in the Rye (January 18 or 19)

Initial assignment (on the bookmark you received with the book):

ASSIGNMENT FOR Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye

First, read The Catcher in the Rye carefully and identify  2-3 ways systems* limit Holden’s power. 

For each, identify the system, provide text evidence, and explain how that system limits Holden’s power.  Be concise.

Then, do the same for the narrator of “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Douglass’ Narrative. 

* In sociology, a social system is the patterned network of relationships constituting a coherent whole that exist between individuals, groups, and institutions. An individual may belong to multiple social systems at once; examples of social systems include nuclear family units, communities, cities, nations, college campuses, corporations, and industries. The organization and definition of groups within a social system depend on various shared characteristics such as location, socioeconomic status, race, religion, societal function, or other distinguishable features.

SEMINAR PREP FOR JANUARY 18 AND 19

After you have completed the above assignment, rank-order the texts in terms of limitation.  Which narrator do you believe is the most limited (1), limited (2), and least limited (3)?  For #1 and #3, discuss in 3-4 paragraphs why that character is most or least limited by the systems they are in contact with.

Review the term DISCUSS and be sure to include claims, evidence, and warrants.

I will collect your seminar prep after the discussion.