Essay: The Censors (Due May 15th)

In Luis Valenzuela’s “The Censors” we read the tragic tale of a young man living in a country where freedom of speech does not exist. Over time, the young man’s desire to “beat” the system turns to his over-zealous support of the system itself, which ironically leads to his own tragic death. In an essay, write how Juan changes over time in his attitude towards censorship and how a restrictive government can produce both individual protest and individual allegiance within a person. Based on Juan’s experience, what are the dangers of censorship?

Homework for the Week of May 4th-May 8th

Due Tuesday
• Read “Star Wars: An Epic For Today” p. 1046

Due Wednesday
• Read “Rama’s Initiation” p. 1050
• Review and Assess, p. 1059

Due Thursday
• Read “Sundiata” p. 1062

Due Friday
• Review and Assess, p. 1073