— The writer’s job is to write a reading summary of Charles Dickens’ “Hard Times,” especially book one
— These are the questions you should answer in the summary:
Questions to Think About: Questions to Think About: 1. What is wrong with Gradgrind’s education? 2. Why is Mr. Bounderby not a self-made man worthy of imitation? 3. What’s wrong with Tom and Louisa? 4. Why is Sissy Jupe comparatively better and does that suggest a Dickensian solution to the problems of industrialism?
— Instructions of reading summary in general:
What is it about? Do not simply list topics. Describe what it says. Faithfully represent the entire assigned reading, not particular parts.
Do not use quotes, except to refer to a particular word or expression; you should paraphrase.
What does it argue? What do you think the author’s aim is?
Who do you think the intended audience is?
Where does the author get his/her information? What are the sources?
Does the author simply describe a problem, or is a solution identified?
Is there one part that stands out to you? Why?
No footnotes required.
Do not use subtitles.
— Attached are some of the past reading summaries.
– Do not use outside sources.
– The link is to the reading. chapters 1-16 inclusive (83 pages)
– The website is to a video, by watching which you will get additional information about the auhtor
– You only need to cite form the primary source itself. Chicago in-text citation will do.
— Please tell me immediately if you have any troubles. Thank you!
