Humanities (Hum) is taught by Ms. Small, it combines a traditional English and history class. In this class, we analyze texts and videos, write essays, hold large class discussions, and complete bi-weekly journals. We started off the year by reading Walden by Henry David Thoreau over the summer, then discussing it in class for a few weeks. Along with this, we strengthen our writing skills through satires, rhetorical analysis, and other essays. This class works to answer one simple question: What does it mean to be human?
This essay analyzes how a satirical piece of literature uses satire to convey a message compared to a traditional approach. I chose to do an analysis on how satire plays a role in Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal.
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In the beginning of the year, Mass Academy Juniors are split up into groups to write and perform a skit inspired by Walden by Henry David Thoreau. I worked with Ruchir, Rddhima, and Corey on a skit called Big Bang Thoreau. We juxtaposed minimalism and complex lifestyles by putting Thoreau in the middle of the Big Bang Theory world. It was a unique and fun way to look at the book from a new perspective.
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