SMC Applying the Term Tragedy to Character of Charlie in Babylon Revisited Questions

POST 1 & 2: In separate 250 word posts, respond to two of the following:

A) What are the main characteristics of Harry in “Hills Like White Elephants”? What makes him a modernist character? Is he sympathetic? Is he a tragic figure?

B) Address the form in “Hills Like White Elephants.” What are the major differences between how this story is told and how more typical narratives, like Babylon Revisited,” are told? Do these differences make “Hills Like White Elephants” a better example of modernism writing?

C)Research the term “tragedy” and apply to the character of Charlie in “Babylon Revisited.” Is this character a tragic figure? What characteristics does he have that are demonstrated in this narrative that makes him one?

D) How does Fitzgerald demonstrate the ideas of the modernist period in his story? Who is the protagonist and what is the conflict? Does the protagonist overcome the conflict or, in the end, is he a victim? Do you find him sympathetic or do you feel he gets what he deserves?

POST 3 & 4: Respond to at least two other student posts.

POST 1 & 2: In separate 250 word posts, respond to two of the following:

A) What role does the past play in “A Long Day’s Journey into Night”? Is it treated similarly in “A Streetcar Named Desire”? What role does alcohol and drug abuse play in this “A Long Day’s Journey into Night”?

B)How are the two brothers looked upon by their parents? How is Edmund different than Jamie? Do these differences affect how Mary and James treat them?

C)How are Mary from “A Long Day’s Journey into Night” and Blanche from “A Streetcar Named Desire” similar? Be specific.

D)Should “A Long Day’s Journey into Night” be considered an example of Naturalism? Why or why not?

POST 3 & 4: Respond to at least two other student posts.

POST 1 & 2: In separate 250 word posts, respond to two of the following:A) What role does the past play in “A Long Day’s Journey into Night”? Is it treated similarly in “A Streetcar Named Desire”? What role does alcohol and drug abuse play in this “A Long Day’s Journey into Night”?B)How are the two brothers looked upon by their parents? How is Edmund different than Jamie? Do these differences affect how Mary and James treat them?C)How are Mary from “A Long Day’s Journey into Night” and Blanche from “A Streetcar Named Desire” similar? Be specific.D)Should “A Long Day’s Journey into Night” be considered an example of Naturalism? Why or why not?

A) What are the main characteristics of Harry in “Hills Like White Elephants”? What makes him a modernist character? Is he sympathetic? Is he a tragic figure?B) Address the form in “Hills Like White Elephants.” What are the major differences between how this story is told and how more typical narratives, like Babylon Revisited,” are told? Do these differences make “Hills Like White Elephants” a better example of modernism writing?C)Research the term “tragedy” and apply to the character of Charlie in “Babylon Revisited.” Is this character a tragic figure? What characteristics does he have that are demonstrated in this narrative that makes him one?D) How does Fitzgerald demonstrate the ideas of the modernist period in his story? Who is the protagonist and what is the conflict? Does the protagonist overcome the conflict or, in the end, is he a victim? Do you find him sympathetic or do you feel he gets what he deserves?