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An exploration of Arkansas literature

Literature in the Natural State. An exploration of Arkansas literature. Objective. Works we will cover:. True Grit by Charles Portis I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Various Arkansas Folk Tales Native American Myths Various Arkansas Folk Songs

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An exploration of Arkansas literature

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  1. Literature in the Natural State An exploration of Arkansas literature

  2. Objective Works we will cover: True Grit by Charles Portis I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Various Arkansas Folk Tales Native American Myths Various Arkansas Folk Songs Various articles concerning Arkansas culture • We will look at the literature of Arkansas and study the culture surrounding the settings of the works we read.

  3. Introduction to True Grit

  4. Introduction to True Grit • Written by Charles Portis in 1968 • Set in Fort Smith, AR and Indian Territory (now Oklahoma)in the 1870s

  5. Introduction to True Grit Music of the Era Art of the Era • “Frog Went A-Courtin’"- Almeda Riddle • “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”-Iris DeMent

  6. Introduction to True Grit • Judge Isaac Parker—The Hanging Judge • Served in Fort Smith from 1875-1896

  7. Introduction to True Grit

  8. HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 1-3 of True Grit

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