January


 * January's Question:** An effective literary work does not merely stop or cease; it concludes. In the view of some critics, a work that does not provide the pleasure of significant closure has terminated with an artistic fault. A satisfactory ending is not, however, always conclusive in every sense; significant closure may require the reader to abide with or adjust to ambiguity and uncertainty. In an essay, discuss the ending of a novel or play of acknowledged literary merit. Explain precisely how and why the ending appropriately or inappropriately concludes the work. Do not merely summarize the plot.


 * Please respond to this question by clicking on the discussion tab above and then posting your outlined response.

Two people MAY use the same novel, but you MUST take an opposing view on the ending (whether appropriate or inappropraite). no more than TWO people may use the same book, and again, only if you hold the opposing view point. If you want to write about how //Beloved// concludes appropraitely, that's fine, but if it's aleady been done, pick another person.

These will each be worth 25 points, so make the outline count.**