Clark Atlanta University Downeaster Alexa Analysis Review

part 1 In a full paragraph that draws upon textual evidence while substantiating its claims, please respond to the following questions after first reviewing Billy Joel’s “Downeaster Alexa” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVlDSzbrH5M (Links to an external site.)):

How do you think Marx (or Eagleton) might read Billy Joel’s “Downeaster Alexa”?

How does the form of Joel’s song affect your understanding of its meaning?

Part 2

How does structuralist analysis inform a reading of Saunders’ “The Red Bow”?What does Saunders’ story add to our understanding of the politics of myth?This is one of the rare times where quantity is actually more important than quality. Free writing is a great way to get your creative juices flowing as you prepare to take on a difficult assignment. As you respond, consider how you might deploy textual evidence in support of your readings.