In the lecture “Overview of the Novel,” we learned that some writers compare the novel to a symphony because it combines many different parts to create a single, unified artistic work. The writer John Gardner has observed that the way authors combine the different parts leads to the emergence of “unexpected connections” as the novel draws to a close. For this short writing assignment, write about an “unexpected connection” that you noticed in the novel. What is the connection? When did you first notice it? Why is this connection important to the story?

In the lecture “Overview of the Novel,” we learned that some writers compare the novel to a symphony because it combines many different parts to create a single, unified artistic work. The writer John Gardner has observed that the way authors combine the different parts leads to the emergence of “unexpected connections” as the novel draws to a close. For this short writing assignment, write about an “unexpected connection” that you noticed in the novel. What is the connection? When did you first notice it? Why is this connection important to the story? You can discuss a connection related to any aspect of the novel; unexpected links can occur between between events, between characters, between settings, between literary devices such as imagery, and so on. Support your observations with at least two direct quotations from the novel.

Points:
50

Required Reading/Watching:
Brave New World

Lecture: Overview of the Novel

Purpose:
This assignment allows you to practice applying a specific concept from a specific piece of literary criticism to the novel. The ability to work with literary criticism is an important skill that enhances your critical and analytical thinking.

Learning Outcome(s) Addressed:
Analyze and interpret a novel from various critical perspectives
Document the use of a novel in M.L.A. style
Skills:
When completing this assignment, you will use these skills:

Reading comprehension
Critical thinking
Analytical thinking
Knowledge:
By completing this assignment, you will deepen your understanding of the novel and gain valuable insights into the ways you were surprised by it. Tracing out surprising or unexpected connections is good practice for building reasoning and analytical skills you will use throughout your college career.

Task:
To complete this assignment you should:

Read the lecture “Overview of the Novel”
Read the novel
Identify an unexpected connection in the novel
Find examples of the connection that you can quote
Write one to two paragraphs (about 250 words) explaining the connection
Format your assignment using M.L.A. style

No external sources are needed just the book

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