Wednesday, May 7, 2014

E2: The Sandman Paragraphs (all)

"The Sandman" by E.T.A. Hoffman (1817)

  • What are the monsters under your bed? What are you afraid of?
  • After reading pgs 214-224: What kind of mythical creature is the Sandman? Why does everyone fear him?
  • After reading pgs 224-233: How is Klara clearly smarter than Nathaniel? How is she more prepared for the world (even though she's an "uneducated" woman)?
  • After reading pgs. 233-240: Why does Nathaniel fall for Olympia? What is wrong with her?
  • When finished: What was "The Sandman" really about? Explain with examples.

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