WSHS AP
English Literature:Summer Reading 2007
WSHS AP
English Literature:I. Over the summer, each A.P. Literature student is required to read two books, Wuthering Heights and Macbeth, as well as to complete the reading guides explained below for both books. The required works will serve as a basis for classroom discussions and activities throughout the year. Students' knowledge of these works will be assessed through both written work and small-group oral presentations during the first quarter.
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| Wuthering Heights |
Emily
Bronte's love story is widely praised for its symbolism,
characterization, and structure. This psychological novel portrays
issues of class and society from the Victorian era through striking
imagery, style, and word choice F Bro Summer Reading Guide: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights Please complete the summer guide as you read Wuthering Heights. Bring it with you on the first day of school, when we will use it in class. |
| Macbeth |
Shakespeare's
famous tragedy is a dark drama of murder and revenge. The play deals
with a Scottish nobleman, his ambitious wife, and the results of their
quest for power and position. 822.33
T6 Summer Reading Guide: Shakespeare's Macbeth Please complete the summer guide as you read Macbeth. Bring it with you on the first day of school, when we will use it in class. |
| The Bible |
Many writers, both
classical and contemporary, allude to biblical stories and draw from
this source to enhance meaning. 220 |
| Mythology |
Like the Bible,
this classic by Edith Hamilton will provide background information for
understanding and appreciating mythological allusions that abound in
classical and modern literature. 291.13
Ham |
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