Explain the symbolism of the american flag usually

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Discussion Overview

The purpose of this activity is to develop a robust class discussion based on Hughes' "One Friday Morning" and Ellison's "Battle Royal" readings in Unit 3. You will engage in dialogue with your fellow students about what you learned about recognizing the use of plot, structure, character, point of view, theme, symbolism, setting, tone, irony, satire, and other literary devices within short stories from this period. In addition, similar to Unit 2, demonstrating your understanding of a diversity of perspectives and their influence during this period along with analyzing the ongoing development of these short stories as a genre from before 1900 to the present.

Discussion Questions

1. In "One Friday Morning, Langston Hughes is careful to say that this story takes place in the "North" vs. the "South," which is the setting for Ralph Ellison's "Battle Royal." What seems to be the difference (if any) between the racism in the North and the South in the pre-Civil Rights era in the U.S., as shown in these two stories?

2. In both stories, the main character is awarded a scholarship. Although the situations are quite different, the scholarships end up having a similar symbolism and meaning to both main characters. Explain the situation with the scholarships and what they represent in both stories.

3. There is an American flag in each story as well. Although positioned quite differently in each story, it can be argued that they ultimately have similar meanings in each story. Explain the symbolism of the American flag usually and compare that to the symbolism it bears in each of these stories.

4. There are important symbols in both stories (in addition to the scholarship and the American flag). Analyze a symbol in each story and explain how they relate to the message of the stories. Keep in mind that events, dreams, and images can be symbolic.

5. Discuss the sense of hope displayed by the main character in each story. What is it that they hope for? What context or clues in the story undermine or support their hope? How does that relate to the overall message of the story?

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