WLIRP+Eldred

World Literature Independent Reading Project Quarter 1 2009-2010 Note: In order for your book to qualify it must be by an author from a country other than the United States or the United Kingdom OR the primary setting must be outside of the United States or the United Kingdom.


 * Title: **//Night//**
 * Author: **//Elie Wiesel//**
 * Author’s Nationality: **//U.S. (Immigrated after WWII)//**
 * Setting (only list the primary settings): **//Germany, Hungary//**
 * Total Pages: **//120//**
 * Original Publication Date: //**1958**//
 * If your book is translated, who is the translator? If not translated write “NA”: **//Marion Wiesel//**
 * Do you currently have a physical copy of the book?: **//Yes//**
 * If you do not have a physical copy, how soon can you get one? (Write “NA” if you have a copy.): **//NA//**

1. If you don’t already, obtain a physical copy of the book and bring it to class when instructed. 2. Become an expert on your book by the end of the first quarter. The quarter ends on October 15th, so you have about seven weeks to complete the book. Keep in mind that you will be reading this book in addition to assigned readings for class, so when the homework load is light read your book. This is also the book you should use for KIS Reads. 3. Read actively by taking notes in the book (use Post-its if it’s on loan), and make sure you understand the main conflicts, how the characters develop, and any major themes. 4. At the end of each weak, write a 100-200 word reflection about your reading. Use your notes or post-its for ideas. 5. Your book will be the basis of a writing project at the conclusion of the first quarter, so keep track of the book.
 * Directions:**

How many pages do you need to read per week to be completed by 15 October, 2009? Week 1: 31 August - 4 September: **//1 - 60//** Week 2: 7-11 September: //**61**// **//- 120//** Week 3: 14-18 September: Week 4: 21-25 September: Week 5: 28 September - 2 October: Week 6: 5-9 October: Week 7: 12-15 October: You must be completed with your book by Thursday, 15 October, 2009.
 * Once your selection has been approved, fill out the following:**


 * answer the following question(s) on your World Lit wikipage
 * title it "Reflection Week 3"
 * post it at the bottom of the page
 * How is your World Lit. reading going? Are you keeping up with your reading plan? What do you think about your book so far? What are the main conflicts? Are there any particularly interesting characters? Why? Have you noticed any major themes developing? Do you see any connections between your World Lit book and anything else you have read recently?

Reflection Week 3

Well, I have finished my world literature book. I actually wanted my reading plan to be constant. However, since the novel was a little short, I finished on the 2nd week. I actually think this novel is fantastic. One of the reasons is because I actually like books that are germane to the World War II. The main affliction of this book is the quarrel between the jews and the German, Hungarian, Austrian, and other European countries' affiliation about the segregation of the denominations. The author wrote the novel in the first person point of view, in which he was the main character since he actually experienced it. He was the most interesting character. Most of his kinsmen died when he survived. The major development of the book is very simple; extermination of the jews. Moreover, only several groups of jews survived. I started to read the novel //Behind the Bedroom Wall// as my next world literature book. The plot is similar to //Night// because the main character of the novel that I'm reading now is also a victim of the catastrophe. I see connections between them due to corresponding diegesis and milieus.

World Literature Independent Reading Project Quarter 1 2009-2010 Note: In order for your book to qualify it must be by an author from a country other than the United States or the United Kingdom OR the primary setting must be outside of the United States or the United Kingdom.
 * //BOOK 2//**


 * Title: **//Behind the Bedroom Wall//**
 * Author: **//Laura E. Williams//**
 * Author’s Nationality: **//U.S.//**
 * Setting (only list the primary settings): **//Germany, Austria//**
 * Total Pages: **//170//**
 * Original Publication Date: //**1996**//
 * If your book is translated, who is the translator? If not translated write “NA”: **//NA//**
 * Do you currently have a physical copy of the book?: **//Yes//**
 * If you do not have a physical copy, how soon can you get one? (Write “NA” if you have a copy.):**//NA//**

Week 4: 21-25 September: 41 - 100 Week 5: 28 September - 2 October: 101 - 140 Week 6: 5-9 October: 141 - 170 Week 7: 12-15 October: You must be completed with your book by Thursday, 15 October, 2009.
 * //Week 3: 14-18 September: 1- 40

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 * answer the following question(s) on your World Lit wikipage
 * title it "Reflection Week 4"
 * post it at the bottom of the page
 * How is your World Lit. reading going? Are you keeping up with your reading plan? What do you think about your book so far? What are the main conflicts? Are there any particularly interesting characters? Why? Have you noticed any major themes developing? Do you see any connections between your World Lit book and anything else you have read recently?

Reflection Week 4

I wanted to read my first novel much longer, however since the novel was really short, I had to read another book. My reading is going well like the first novel and I'm keeping up with my reading plan. I believe that my novel is one of very interesting novel. One of the reasons is because of its remaking of //Diary of Anne Frank//. And obviously, just like the novel //Night// by Elie Wiesel, this novel is based on the despotism of Adolf Hitler. Major theme isn't developing yet since I'm in the beginning of the novel. I see the connection of similarity with the novel //Night// and //Diary of Anne Frank.

//** Reflection Week 6 ** // I've finally finished reading the novel. And as I wrote on the previous reflection, the novel is very similar to the novel or the diary, Diary of Anne Frank. The main character, Korina, and her family hides on the back of the bedroom wall, as Anne and her family hides on the back of the bookshelf. As usual, my reading has been great and I was keeping up with my reading plan and actually finished reading earlier that I thought. I think that Korina is the most interesting character because she acts as one of those kids with psychological problems (always somber). I saw that the SS officers found out where they were hiding but resisted as long as they could. //I see the connection of similarity with the novel //Night// and //Diary of Anne Frank.

Outline of the Book

//Night //vs.// Death of Ivan Illych

//Main Characters -Elie Wiesel (Night ) -Ivan Illych ( Death of Ivan Illych )

How are they similar?

- Similar in terms of wishes that the character grants Ivan Illych: Wishes for good household and life Elie Wiesel: Wishes for good life and household after the catastrophe ends

- Similar in terms of characteristics Ivan Illych: Desperate due to malcontent households and life Elie Wiesel: Desperate due to war; messed up life until he gets rescued by aids

How are they different?

-Different in terms of the plot and settings Ivan Illych: Doesn't have specific background; just miserable due to his fate Elie Wiesel: Sorrowful due to unexpected war and labor.

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