This assignment has two readings; use the Moore reading, “On the Signification of Doors,” for your answer to part 1.
First, read Hutton’s article starting on page 41 with “In the Mexican Revolution…” and end on page 42: “…come to grips with his Zapata”. In Mexican history, Zapata is the hero of the peasants.
Hutton makes the following remark about Orozco’s Zapata: “It is this ambiguity to which most American critics objected, lamenting the absence of a ‘key’ by which to interpret the work” (42). For Hutton, Orozco’s Zapata is vague and does not offer a clear understanding.
1) Do you agree or disagree with Hutton? How so? Answer Hutton’s remark taking into consideration the observations on doors made by Moore and with the knowledge that you already have on the Mexican Revolution. For this part, do the following:
a) State whether you agree or disagree with Hutton and why.
b) Elaborate on the why of your stance and use Moore’s reading to further defend your argument. Parts (a) and (b) should consist of at least twenty-five sentences.
2) Browse through the pictures you have taken with your cell and see if there are any pictures in which there’s a door present (perhaps the door wasn’t the focal point, but it is part of the picture nonetheless). Describe the possible significance of the door and its connection with the picture taken. If there’s no door in your pictures, then focus on a household door. Ten sentences will help you come up with a good and decent comment.
This assignment is worth 5 points but only if you complete both parts and respond with a minimum of thirty sentences overall.
