How is this class different?How is this class different?We focus on We focus on

WHATWHAT, ,

HOWHOW, ,

and and WHYWHY..

Self Portraits by Van GoghSelf Portraits by Van Gogh

WhatWhat is the subject of the portrait? is the subject of the portrait?

HowHow did Van Gogh make them different? did Van Gogh make them different? What did he do to make them different? What did he do to make them different?

WhyWhy did he make the portraits different? did he make the portraits different? What was his purpose, idea, or attitude?What was his purpose, idea, or attitude?

Vincent Van GoghVincent Van Gogh Nadine RippelmeyerNadine Rippelmeyer

Derek McCreaDerek McCrea

Conversation Piece Ned Guymon (1950, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine)

“Why later?” “Guess again.” “Tell me!” “Look.” “Oh, no!” “Oh, yes!” “You can’t!” “I can.” “Please!” “Don’t beg.” “Forgive me!” “Too late.” “Good God!” “Good-bye.” _______ “Operator?” “Yes, sir.” “The police”

“No!” “Yes.” “You didn’t!” “I did.” “When?” “Just now.” “Where?” “Bedroom.” “Dead?” “Yes.” “Why?” “You know.” “I don’t!” “You do.” “Unfaithful?” “Yes.” “With whom?” “With you.” “No!”

“Yes.” “She didn’t…” “She did.” “We didn’t…” “You did.” “You knew?”“I knew.” “How long?” “Long enough.” “What now? “Guess.” “Police?” “I knew.” “How long?” “Long enough.” “What now? “Guess.” “Police?” “Later.”

In Cold BloodIn Cold Blood

WhatWhat did Capote do? did Capote do?

HowHow did he do it? did he do it?

WhyWhy did he do it? did he do it? (Theme, Tone, Purpose)(Theme, Tone, Purpose)