an exploration of arkansas literature
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An exploration of Arkansas literature
Objective
• We will look at the literature of Arkansas and study the culture surrounding the settings of the works we read.
Works we will cover:
• True Grit by Charles Portis• I Know Why the Caged Bird
Sings by Maya Angelou• Various Arkansas Folk Tales• Native American Myths• Various Arkansas Folk Songs• Various articles concerning
Arkansas culture
Introduction to True Grit
Introduction to True Grit
• Written by Charles Portis in 1968
• Set in Fort Smith, AR and Indian Territory (now Oklahoma)in the 1870s
Introduction to True GritMusic of the Era
• “Frog Went A-Courtin’"- Almeda Riddle
• “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”-Iris DeMent
Art of the Era
Introduction to True Grit
• Judge Isaac Parker—The Hanging Judge– Served in Fort Smith from 1875-1896
Introduction to True Grit
HOMEWORK:
Read Chapter 1-3 of True Grit
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