Memphis University School - Owl Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Above left: Northcross, a noted English scholar, con- scientiously analyzes a piece of literature in sopho- more English. Above right: The agony of sophomore English shows in the faces of the students. Be ow left: One of Mr. Boelte ' s more stimulating lectures. Betmv right: How the time passes when you ' re hav- ing fun. 17

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English Electives Probe Man ' s Nature Literature is man ' s expression of literary beauty and search for value. For a student to fully understand this expression and search, he must be exposed to a pro- gram that gives him appreciation of the beauty of lit- erature and of its insight into the aspirations of man- kind. The elective program at Memphis University School offers a program that exposes the student to the various kinds of literature: poetry, the novel, and the drama. By studying the structure and meaning of well- known works of literature such as Macbeth and Can- terbury Tales, the student is capable of fully recogniz- ing the beauty present in the literature he studies. Besides beauty, literature delves deep into the souls of men. By examining various authors - such as Hemingway and O ' Neil, the student examines the thoughts and aspirations of mankind. By understanding the meaning and philosophy be- hind the novels and dramas, the student grows to a fuller understanding of himself. 16

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Humanities Surveyed Civilization The Humanities course at MUS offered the students insight into an exploration of the growth of Western culture from fifth century Athens to twentieth century America. The fields of history, litera- ture, philosophy, theology, fine art, and music were all studied to relate the liberal arts to the social conditions of their age. Approached chronologically, such works as Oedipus Rex, The Ae- neid, Canterbury Tales, The Inferno, The Pnnce, Candtde, and Absa- lom! Absalom! crc examined. Students were able to formulate their own ideas through discussions, themes, and term papers. All in all, the Humanities course at MUS was a survey of West- ern civilization that sought to instill a greater understanding of the liberal arts in the students.