Why did you choose the medium (drawing, PowerPoint, song, children’s book, etc.) to present the critical article?

In the writings of stories, where fiction comes alive,

There is a journey of a man in which we should trail,

A question for the mind for us to explore is whether Cather’s Paul case is a mystery to unravel,

Through the depth of pages, we search for a character’s trials and hopes to prevail.

Paul is equally blind in the world of art; He loses himself before Blue Rico,

With a youth blemished and destroyed by his illusions,

Paul chases an American dream with a romance of money

mistaking glitter for actual worth,

From Nebraska to New York, Paul’s journey commences,

A journey full of secrets in which we find, by following the light of his glance,

Let us read the story and discover if our journey intertwines,

Through the twists and turns in between the lines.

Is it truly Paul’s story or another hidden one that is not to be revealed?

With a walk through the pages we seek to understand,

Through the plot, we ought to discover his essence in this literal land,

As we analyze what truth lies in store, we experience the beauty of Paul’s plight.

Paul served a beauty vulgar and meretricious,

A short-lived transformation, so plausible, so right,

So let us journey deeper into the pages,

In the world of imagination, where words tell stories,

Moreover, we may conclude the matter we consistently yearn for.

1. Why did you choose the medium (drawing, PowerPoint, song, children’s book, etc.) to present the critical article?

I choose the medium of a song to represent the critical article since a song can convey emotions. A song has the unique ability to tell a story more engagingly. It makes it easier for an audience to interact with a topic from a more personal angle and can help provoke thoughts. The article indulges the audience in the character of Paul in Cather’s writing. It deepens the understanding of Paul as a character and explores psychological questions posed by Cather. Using a song, you can highlight the significant points from the critical article more concisely through melody. Melody can create a more memorable experience for the targeted audience.

2. What is the main idea of the critical article, and how did it inspire you to create what you created? Be detailed and specific. I should have no question as to what your creation represents once I finish your explanation.

The critical article explores Paul’s character from Willa Cather’s writing. It analyzes his character in detail based on its main point: “Is Cather’s Paul a case?’ The article focuses on the philosophical questions posed by Cather’s writing. The article explores the art of storytelling, opening a channel for a storytelling panel like a song. The artistic transformation of Paul’s character inspired the use of the song.

3. What details from the work of literature helped you finish planning your creation?
4. The article delves into several themes intricately woven into the story’s fabric. One of the most prominent themes is the dichotomy between art and reality. The article explores this idea through Paul’s obsession with the world of theatre and his desire to escape the mundane existence of his everyday life. Through Paul’s eyes, we see the transformative power of art. Another key theme that emerges in the article is alienation. Paul is an outsider in his community, someone who does not quite fit in with the expectations of his peers and family. The author explores this sense of isolation and its impact on Paul’s choices and behavior. Money and wealth are also important themes explored in the article. The article examines the impact of materialism on Paul’s sense of self. Overall, I found the themes in the article to be rich and thought-provoking. By delving into Paul’s life experiences and the lessons he learns, the article creates a complete and compelling portrait of a young man struggling to find his place in the world.
5. Why is the visual you created the best way to represent the main idea of the critical article? (If you wrote something, such as a song, then explain why the content of what you wrote is the best way to represent the article.)

. One of the reasons why songs are helpful is because they are easily accessible and can be enjoyed while doing other activities such as driving or working, making it easier for people to engage with the presented content. The song explores the theme of art versus reality and raises philosophical questions in a way that is understandable and relatable to the audience. By using a song to convey these ideas, the artist can reach a wider audience and make their message more accessible to those who might not be familiar with the topic. A song is a powerful tool for communication and expression.

6. Which is most effective – your project, the critical article, or the original written work of literature – and why?

The article is the most effective since it delves profoundly and in detail.

Works Cited

Cather, Willa. Paul’s Case. 1905.

Wasserman, Loretta. “Is Cather’s Paul A Case?” Modern Fiction Studies, vol. 36, no. 1, 1990, pp. 120–129. https://www-jstor-org.proxy068.nclive.org/stable/26283358?searchText=Paul%27s+Case&searchUri=%2Faction%2FdoBasicSearch%3FQuery%3DPaul%2527s%2BCase%26so%3Drel&ab_segments=0%2Fbasic_search_gsv2%2Fcontrol&refreqid=fastly-default%3A4d09d05f431b1e6d2325ba5eb7040abd&seq=1

(Cather).

(Wasserman 120-129).