Age of Discovery

Read here about the Age of Discovery.

A Mysterious Disease

Read the article here, and write a brief response in which you identify: a) the article's main point or thesis; b) the main arguments or points the article develops.

Short essay response due Saturday night

Many readers of the novel's final scene find it to be tricky and ambiguous. In your short essay response, I'd like you to explain: 1) your view of what happens at the novel's conclusion (and remember: please use direct evidence from the text to prove your point; 2) what do you believe is the meaning of the final scene (what does the river symbolize; how does the final scene connect to theme in the novel)?

This response should be a minimum of 300 words. It should be double spaced, 11-12 point type in a readable font (Times New Roman is the standard). You will upload the response to turnitin by Saturday night at 11:59 and 59 seconds.