Overview
Consider the different forms of regionalism that we covered in this unit—or even a form that was not covered in the study guide. We have covered just some of the larger and more well-known forms of regionalism, but there are many!
Then, use the prompt below to guide your creation of a reflection paper of at least two pages in length.
Consider places where you have lived, where you/or your family members grew up, or even places that you have visited while traveling.
Can you think of any regional literature associated with any of those places? How about music, art, films, folk tales, and local lore, or any part of the local culture? You may even wish to include items such as beloved local foods or culturally significant products. For instance, Prince Edward Island residents have Anne of Green Gables. New Orleanians have the works of Tennessee Wiliams, Anne Rice, and many others. Those from the Mississippi Gulf Coast could cite Walter Andersen's art. Chicagoans might wish to list John Hughes's films. Atlanta residents could add Outkast or Coca-Cola to their lengthy lists.
List as many examples as you can come up with. In what way or ways do you feel connected to the items you have listed? How do they color your impressions of such places? How do you think they color others’ impressions of such places, and how do you feel about that? To what degree are others’ impressions accurate?
Please adhere to full APA Style in this paper: title page, page numbers, and when creating citations and references, if necessary, for the materials you include in the assignment.