"What Dreams May Come"

Judith Ortiz Cofer's "Silent Dancing" involves a recurring dream that haunts the author.  In this blogpost, describe a dream you've had that stays with you for some reason.  Try to interpret the dream in the context of your life when you had it.  What do you think it meant? Why did you have it when you did?  What did it tell you?  Please respond in AT LEAST 10 thoughtful sentences.

A Real "Wife" Yesterday and Today

Brady's essay was written in the specific cultural context of 1971.  Undoubtedly, many cultural changes have taken place since then, particularly changes in gender roles.  However, one could also argue that much remains the same.  In a blogpost of at least 7-10 thoughtful sentences, compare the stereotypical role of a wife now with the role Brady defines.  In addition to your own observations and experiences, consider contemporary images of wives that the media present -- for instance, in television advertising, dramas or sitcoms.

"The Story of an Hour," "Miss Brill," and "Araby": Common Ground?

Although written in different time periods and in different cultural contexts, the seemingly disparate works "The Story of an Hour," "Miss Brill," and "Araby" explore similar thematic territory.  How and why?  Please craft a thoughtful and well-written response of approximately 10 sentences in which you cite from each work at least once.  Thank you and looking forward to reading your responses.