On these pages, you will find lectures that go along with the readings. Please read them carefully, and try to answer all the questions (in your head; no need to write down answers).

Use the links below to get to the lecture you want.

Lecture 1: Introduction to Literature

Lecture 2: Short Story: Plot and Character

Lecture 3: Short Story: Setting and Point of View

Lecture 4: Short Story: Style; Tone; Language; Symbol and Allegory

Lecture 5: Short Story: Theme; Synthesis

Lecture 6: Poetry: Understanding Poetry

Lecture 7: Poetry: Voice; Word Choice and Word Order

Lecture 8: Poetry: Imagery and Symbols; Allegory; Allusion; Myth

Lecture 9: Poetry: Sound and Form

Lecture 10: Drama: Understanding Drama; Plot

Lecture 11: Drama: Character

Lecture 12: Drama: Staging

Lecture 13: Drama: Theme

Lecture 14: Novel: Understanding the Novel; Plot; Point of View