Humanities Homework Help. FITM The Task of the Artist & The Darkling Thrush Discussion
After reading Conrad’s “The Task of the Artist, download” respond to the following prompt:
Conrad outlines his notion of the role of the writer as artist and the role of writing in society. In your initial post, explain your understanding of Conrad’s definition of the artist’s task and then apply it in relation to Hardy’s poem “The Darkling Thrush download,” which we read on the first day. In your analysis of the poem, discuss the theme, imagery, and diction as support for your interpretation.
Response parameters: A minimum of 250 words
Be aware that you will not be able to see your classmates’ initial postings until you post yours.
Respond to at least one of your classmates (around 100 words).
Try your best to engage with your classmates using one or more of the following strategies:
1. Summarize what you think your classmate has articulated in their initial post.
2. Point out where you are in agreement with your classmate’s post but be specific. Highlight a specific example or point they made.
3. Point out where you are not in agreement with your classmate’s post but be specific. Explain your count-point.
4. Quote directly from the reading that you are both responding to make in order to make it clear what exactly in the text you are referring to.
5. Ask questions.
6. Build upon a point made by a classmate.
7. Draw upon your own experiences to explain how you connected.
8. Reach out to your fellow classmate and be encouraging, enthusiastic, interested, inquisitive, thoughtful, and respectfu
