Ms. Weber’s
British Literature Class
The Victorian Era
(1830-1900)
This
page lists your assignments for April 1 through April 5. The web sites will
provide you with helpful information while completing your assignments. Note:
The debate on the pros and cons of Industrialism will be held on April 5.
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Assignment |
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Read Engel’s “The Conditions of the
Working Class” – pgs 222-231 for Monday discussion o Causes of the Industrial Revolution o Living
conditions of workers o Benefits for Begin two page essay
on how Industrialization leads to citizen isolation. Is this true in present
day |
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Read Ruskin’s “The Savageness of Gothic
Architecture” – pgs 240-250 for Tuesday discussion o Monotonous factory work o The importance of creativity o Do we cultivate culture in our society
today?
Prepare debate argument for
Friday |
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Read Ellis’ “The Woman Question” – pgs 290-294
for Wednesday discussion o Separation of gender roles o Women as selfless and moral / Men as cold
and immoral o Are women expected to be selfless in
today’s society? Prepare debate argument for Friday |
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Read Mill’s “The Subjection of Women” –
pgs 295-301 for Friday discussion o How is the subjection of women unnatural? o How is the subjection of women
involuntary? o Why should women have options outside of
wifehood/ motherhood? o Are women still indoctrinated to be
subservient? Prepare debate argument for Friday |
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Debate over the roles of women in
Victorian British society and today’s society / Debate over the cons and pros
to British Industrialization. Remember: Essay on Industrialization as
associated with isolation due Monday |
