Posted: April 22, 2012
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest essay due May 8th
Heart of Darkness questions and terms for pages 1 - 27 due Monday April 23
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Posted: April 13, 2012
Finish reading One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest for Monday
Macbeth Re-Imagined Journal Due Tuesday
Macbeth Re-Imagined Project Due Thursday
Posted: April 13, 2012
Test: Acts 4 and 5 of King Lear on Tuesday
Essay due Tuesday
Posted: April 5, 2012
Use supporting quotes and line references
Act 4 Scene 5
1. What is the state of the love triangle now? Which sister is the better solicitor? Which would he favour?
2. Explain lines 10 and 11.
Act 4 Scene 6
How does Edgar create the illusion of climbing and of great height?
Summarize Lear’s comments on justice, injustice, and life.
At what point does Edgar change his identity?
Reason is madness (line 174). Explain what ‘reason’ Edgar has just heard from Lear.
Act 4 Scene 7
What words are most expressive of Cordelia’s grief and love? Of Lear’s remorse and shame?
2. What changes are immediately apparent in Lear’s character when he regains his sanity? How does he regain his sanity?
DO NOT FORGET TO WORK ON YOUR ESSAY
Posted: April 4, 2012
Due Tomorrow:
Use supporting quotes and line references
Act 4 Scene 1
Explain each of the following:
I stumbled when I saw (line19)
From that place I shall no leading need. (lines 78-79)
Act 4 Scene 2
Analyze Albany’s character using what Oswald and Goneril say and his own words and actions.
What would Goneril find attractive in Edmund?
Act 4 Scene 3
Discuss Cordelia’s sorrow. What thoughts fill her mind before she sees her father?
Act 4 Scene 4
According to the doctor, what are the means for curing Lear?
Explain lines 25 – 28.
ESSAY
English 122 Personal Essay on King Lear
Give the speaker of each of the following quotations and contrast the philosophies of life illustrated in each.
a.”As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods
They kill us for their sport.”
b. “The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make the instruments to plague us.”
At this point in your life, which of the philosophies do you agree with? Why?
This is a personal essay. Support what you say. Use discussion - talk about and explain your thoughts and ideas. Do NOT simply retell the play!!
You must pass in a handwritten draft. Your essay MUST be typed (font 12, times New Roman, double space). Your essay MUST follow MLA formatting. Essay length: 3 typed pages (not including cover page and work cited page). Value = 100. Spelling and mechanics count for 30%. MLA format counts for 20%
AVOID PLAGIARISM Due: April 17, 2012
Posted: April 2, 2012
Tomorrow (Tuesday, April 3)
Acts I - III of King Lear
Posted: March 30, 2012
Act 3, Scene 6
1. What are the last words of the Fool? What might they mean?
2. Gloucester has tried to be helpful. What are some things he has done or tried to do?
3. Why hasn’t Edgar revealed himself to his father?
4. From This…………………………To This
Create a chart contrasting Lear of Act 1, Scene 1, with the Lear of this scene. Consider three points.
Lear’s Appearance
Surrounding and Companions
Language
Be sure to include supporting quotes.
Posted: March 26, 2012
Rewrite the following in your own words. Do you agree with Regan? Why or why not?
REGAN O, sir, to wilful men,The injuries that they themselves procureMust be their schoolmasters.
Posted: March 25, 2012
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Posted: March 22, 2012
Finish reading your Southern Gothic novel. Bring it to class.
Posted: March 22, 2012
King Lear Act 2 Scene 4
SUPPORTING QUOTES NEEDED FOR EACH QUESTION
1. What is Lear’s reaction to Kent’s punishment? What does this reaction indicate about Lear’s character?
2. In Kent’s explanation, what added reason does he give for his behaviour toward Oswald?
3. What does Regan advise Lear when she finally comes on stage to greet her father?
4. How does Lear react to Regan’s advice? What is ironic about his response to her?
ALSO: Do not forget your article of the week.
Posted: March 21, 2012
Mightier Than The Sword is a website about books and writing. It is a website for MVHS male students by MVHS male students. You should check it out. http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/mightierthanthesword/
Posted: March 21, 2012
Act 2 Scene 2
Answer the following. Provide specific quotes and line references for each. Due tomorrow.
1. What is Kent’s opinion of Oswald? Who starts the fights? Who stops the fight? What is Kent’s behavior towards Edmund and Cornwall?
2. Placing someone in the stocks was a punishment for the lowest criminal and thus an insult for the King’s messenger. Who determines the punishment? Who tries to intervene?
3. What is the letter which Kent reads and why is it important?
Posted: March 18, 2012
Due Monday March 26
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Posted: March 18, 2012
Rewrite Edmund's soliloquy from Act I Sc ii. Use the voice of one of the following: Miramichier, gangsta rapper, hippy, or cowboy. Type your assignment.