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Option 1: In Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle," the narrator presents Rip as a likable but idle character. Retell a key moment in the story from Dame Van Winkle’s point of view—for example, Rip’s daily habits, her efforts to manage the household, or his disappearance. Aim to capture her voice, emotions, and motivations, showing how her perspective might differ from the original version.
Option 2: About Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown," Christopher Linforth explains, "you can read Brown's journey into the forest in three distinct ways: as a dream, as a trick played by the devil, or as an actual occurrence" (14). Which of those three interpretations of the story do you prefer? What evidence supports that interpretation?
Option 3: In rereading Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge," can you find specific moments of foreshadowing or other hints that his escape is not real? Also, how do you explain the middle parts of this story - what is really happening in Part III?
Option 4: In Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," look back through the story for details about the attic/nursery. Then, create a collage or illustration to represent this room using a tool such as Sketchpad, (click the link to open SketchPad; see the question mark in the bottom left corner for a User Guide), Microsoft Paint, or another drawing program of your choice. Afterward, answer these questions: Is there any evidence that the room was something other than a nursery? If so, what? Be sure to link or attach your illustration.
Option 5: For D.H. Lawrence's "The Rocking-Horse Winner," Janice H. Harris suggests three possible interpretations: social, familial, and psychological (799-800). Which interpretation, or combination of interpretations, most closely reflects your own understanding of the story? What other themes or interpretations would you suggest?
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