1. Do we have a canon for Malaysian literary works? Let's say we do, who do you think are in it? Consider the fact that their works are well-known and most importantly included as part of the school syllabus- (both in BM and English)
a. A. Samad Said
b. Che Husna Azhari
c. Usman Awang
d. KS Maniam
2. The poems by Erica Jong raises some feminist issues. What are they?
Adulthood, Sex and Risks.
3. Do you think they are suitable to teach at the secondary school level? Explain.
Yes, as secondary students are teenagers as well and they will deal with issues that involves relationship and eventually deal with their transition to adulthood. So the poems would be a good way to open their mind to the issues mentioned.
4. Is Hillary Tham's poem more suitable?
Both Hillary Tham and Erica Jong's poem are equally suitable. However Hillary Tham's poem would be a good warm up as it only deal with less complicated issues compared to Erica Jong's poem that involves more complicated issues such as sex and decision making.
5. The short tale from the Native American group is about a girl who is unsatisfied with her life. How is this a universal experience? Can it teach our students anything?
The issues dealt in the short tale relate closely to those who are very quick at making judgement in which they often make a wrong one.This short tale however can teach one to have a reasonable judgement before making a conclusion about something. The short tale also reminds the readers that one should think thoroughly in making decisions that involves a lifetime commitments and there would be consequences if one have made the wrong decision.
6. From internet sources find out more about Langston Hughes.
From your findings about his background, tell me about the dilemma he conveys through the poem CROSS.
This poem had a lot of meaning. Hughes is confused about his race but vowed to take it as it comes. He is a child of multiracial decent. He battled with his identity, blaming his parents but when he became more mature, he realized he was wrong to blame others and he was truly proud of his heritage, regardless of the complications he has to go through.
7. I find "Dinner Guest: Me" laden with irony and sarcasm. Briefly state if you feel the same.
The irony is he got invited to a fancy restaurant, however, he was not feeling quite invited when the whites were throwing him 'the usual questions' , questions about his race. How would he feel? f i were him I would definitely be unhappy ....yes I see the tone in his poem. I do agree with you...both irony and sarcasm.
8. The experience in the poem Harlem is one that is true for many people. Do you agree?
Yes I do..the poem relates closely to everybody. After analysing the poem, which is short yet condensed with meaningful messages, its mainly about dreams in life that everybody has. However, the poems asked a question of what is the use of such dreams when they has not been realised.
9. Langston Hughes fights for the voice of his people. What is the movement called?
'Harlem Renaissance.'
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