TTC - 2023

AMERICAN

LITERATURE

Trainee: Merlina Bacot

Trainer: Ana Belén Domínguez

Deadline: 9th August

EIS INSTITUTE - De La Paz 525, Ensenada (1925) - Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Summary and Analysis
Washington Irving's story 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is arguably one of the most
famous American short stories and has been adapted to movie and television
formats through the years. Take a look at this summary and analysis of Irving's story,
learn about the characters and the plot, and discover the romantic characteristics
used by the author.

Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle

In Washington Irving's 'Rip Van Winkle', Rip awakens from an enchanted slumber to
a life of freedom. Learn about this story's Romantic elements and how Irving
employs imagery and the supernatural to build the theme of escapism.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Poem Analysis

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet who used narrative poems to
memorialise people and events in American history, including Paul Revere. Analyze
Longfellow's poetry and understand his use of rhythm and rhyme as characteristics
of poetry from the Romantic period.

Poe's The Cask of Amontillado

'The Cask of Amontillado' is a short story that was first published in 1846 by the
American Gothic writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Explore the plot, themes, and Dark
Romantic elements of 'The Cask of Amontillado.'

Herman Melville: Moby Dick

Herman Melville's ~'Moby Dick,~' a well-known novel about a captain's hunt for a
sperm whale, is packed with vulgar jokes, while also delving into serious topics.
Explore the story's characters, plot, and crude humour, along with the dark romantic
elements highlighting the symbols, allegories, and themes of evil and vengeance.

The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter is an American romance novel that was published by Nathaniel
Hawthorne in 1850. Set in colonial America, the novel is rich in allegory and includes
themes around revenge, sin, and guilt. Discover the main characters and plot of the
novel, and explore examples of allegory and symbolism that are used in the Scarlet
Letter.

Emily Dickinson: Poems and Poetry

Emily Dickinson wrote many poems in the 19th Century that are still popular. Learn
about Dickinson's life and analyse her poems, including her style and rhythms.
Characterise her poetry and examine one of her renowned works, 'Because I Could
Not Stop for Death.'

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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain's most acclaimed work is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Explore
an analysis of his work including themes, plot, characters, controversy, story context,
symbolism, and how this novel influenced American literature.

Uncle Tom's Cabin and the American Civil War

Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin which helped inspire the
anti-slavery movement that ultimately led to the American Civil War. Explore
anti-slavery literature, Harriet Beecher Stowe's life, and the characters, context, plot,
and importance of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

The Great Gatsby

Behind the opulent life of Jay Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel, 'The Great
Gatsby', reveals a critique of the American Dream through Nick Carraway's eyes.
Explore the plot, themes, symbolism, and characters of 'The Great Gatsby'.

Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance: Poems of the Jazz Age
The most famous poet from the Harlem Renaissance was Langston Hughes, who
wrote during the 1920s and '30s. Analyse two of his poems, 'Harlem' and 'I, Too,
Sing America,' and discover their significance to the historical period in which they
were written.

Miller's Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman is playwright Arthur Miller's most famous work, premiering in
1949 and winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
Learn more about Willy Loman and how he and his sons serve as symbols of the
unrealized American Dream and its close ties with materialism.

Black Beauty
The novel Black Beauty written by author Anna Sewell popularised the use of
anthropomorphism in children's literature in the late 19th century. Read a summary
of Black Beauty, meet some of its horse and human main characters, and
understand the novel's impact on society and literature.

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