To My Old Master

In connection with Frederick Douglass' autobiography and Jim's experiences in the novel Huck Finn, here is a letter written by a freed slave to his former master, at his request that he come back to work on his farm. Letter to My Old Master As you read the letter, look for the following: 1)What humorous sarcasm does Jourdon use toward his former master? 2)What is the deal Jourdon would be willing to make with his former master should he come back to work for him? 3)Why do you think the newspapers of this time period would want to insist to their readers that Jourdon dictated this letter?

Reality and the Real World, "Mountain Man" Style

For homework reading for Monday, September 16th, here is the Eustace Conway article file. Eustace Conway Article (You will be directed to Box.com to view the article) Things to think about while reading: Based on what we discussed about his life in class, how has his lifestyle changed since the age of 17? What is oxymoronic or contradictory about his philosophy of life and what he is doing right now in his life?