Discussion Prompt #2

Based on these two samples (posted on Blackboard under "Readings"), what is an explication? What does it try to do, and how? Use some specific examples from either or both of the essays to illustrate your points.Try not to look at the assignment sheet as you do this--the point here is to to try work backwards from the samples.

Discussion Prompt #1

How do you personally define the field of “English”--is it something you “do” (if so, how?), an object of study (if so, what?), an adjective describing something (if so, in what way?), or all of the above? And how does this understanding of English inform your decision to be an English major?

For this initial post, please write responses between 250-300 words.