Monthly Archives: September 2013

Understanding the Sonnet – Rhythm and Rhyme

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Anthony Funari

So this week we are the beginning of our exploration of the sonnet, considered to be the workhorse of love poetry. The sonnet originated in Italy during the 12th century. However, the Italian Renaissance poets Dante and Petrarch were the … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Sonnet: Henry Constable vs. William Shakespeare

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Anthony Funari

I want to begin with a rather large question: how do we define genius in poetry? In our modern era, we value artists for their originality, breaking through conventions to create a new form of art. However, in Shakespeare’s time, … Continue reading →

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Margaret Atwood’s “Happy Endings”

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Anthony Funari

So you may have found that this week’s reading left you with quite a few questions, such as, “What did I just read?” Margaret Atwood’s “Happy Endings” is not a typical short story. In fact, we could even raise the … Continue reading →

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Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers”

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Anthony Funari

I included Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers” in our course for a few reasons. First, I really love hearing what students have to say about the ethical dilemma that Glaspell explores in her short story – what does Mrs. … Continue reading →

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