How do you view Esteban Trueba’s development as a character
in this novel? Discuss the significance of how he changes as a character.
English 12: Strangers In a Strange Land
Friday, December 7, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Confinement
After discussing figurative terms of constraint in class, what type of constraint do you think is most prominent throughout the book and which characters does it affect the most?
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Who is in Control?
The formal definition of colonialism is “the control or
governing influence of a nation over a dependent country,
territory, or people,” and we know
from class discussions that colonization is mental as well as physical. What
effect does colonization have on intimate relationships? How does this form of
power and control translate to marriage? (Clara, Esteban; the Count, Blanca,
Pedro Tercero; Miguel, Alba)
Friday, November 9, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
free and poor vs. take care of and enslaved
Before Esteban comes to Tres Marias, the people there are poor and unhealthy, but they are free. Once Esteban essentially takes over the estate, the property's condition improves and the people are visibly more healthy than before, but their freedom has been revoked by Esteban. Is it better to be free but impoverished or taken care of and almost enslaved?
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Moon is Down question
Why do you think that John Steinbeck only implied, but never directly stated that the conquerors were nazis?
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