A Dream of Language
The short story "A Dream of Language" by Richard Wagamese describes his experience as an 18 year old when he attempts to read the incredibly complex book "Finnegan's Wake" by James Joyce. For this assignment please read the short story "A Dream of Language" then take a shot at the first page of "Finnegan's Wake" yourself. Do you have the dedication and perseverance it takes to struggle with even one page of this frustrating and puzzling piece of literature?
After you have read both the story and the first page of the novel, choose one of the two options below:
Option One: Discuss theme in “Finnegan’s Wake”. (What is the message of the passage?)
OR
Option Two: Explain how the experience of reading “Finnegan’s Wake” is a metaphor for life.
Minimum ½ page. You must include at least one direct quote from the passage.
Downloadable copy of the assignment
"A Taste Of Language" short story by Richard Wagamese
First Page of "Finnegan's Wake" by James Joyce
After you have read both the story and the first page of the novel, choose one of the two options below:
Option One: Discuss theme in “Finnegan’s Wake”. (What is the message of the passage?)
OR
Option Two: Explain how the experience of reading “Finnegan’s Wake” is a metaphor for life.
Minimum ½ page. You must include at least one direct quote from the passage.
Downloadable copy of the assignment
"A Taste Of Language" short story by Richard Wagamese
First Page of "Finnegan's Wake" by James Joyce