Kiefers World Lit Spring 2018

Important Literary Elements at Work in Macbeth THEMES: The big four 1.        things are not what they seem, 2.        blind ambition, 3.        power corrupts, 4.        and  superstition affects human behavior. Explore the themes with questions. For example, "Though Shakespeare's Macbeth is about 11th century Scotland, its themes of ambition run wild and the corruption of power can be seen in modern history. Can you think of examples?" List examples on the chalkboard and discuss. Or, “One of the themes of Macbeth is 'things are not what they seem.' Can you relate an incident from your life when you thought something (or someone) was one way, but it (he/she) turned out to be another?" CHARACTERS  Shakespeare's audience was familiar with the history of Macbeth. Macbeth  Scottish general ambitious enough to commit regicide to become...

Leitmotif in  Macbeth : Excerpts False Appearances 1) Act I Scene iii -    BANQUO How far is't call'd to Forres? What are these So wither'd and so wild in their attire, That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth, And yet are on't? Live you? or are you aught That man may question? You seem to understand me, By each at once her chappy finger laying Upon her skinny lips: you should be women, And yet your beards forbid me to interpret That you are so. 2) Act I scene iv - LADY MACBETH O, never Shall sun that morrow see! Your face, my thane, is as a book where men May read strange matters. To beguile the time, Look like the time; bear welcome in your eye, Your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under't. He that's coming Must be provided for: and you shall put This night's great business into my dispatch; Which shall to all our nights and days to come Give solely sov...

Macbeth World Literature Spring 2017 Macbeth u     Shakespeare born 1564 Stratford-on-Avon u     Became apprenticed to a butcher at age 14. u     Wed Anne Hathaway at age 19—nine years his senior. Had three children u     Moved to London in late 1580 and joined a theatrical company as a playwright, actor and poet. u     The Globe Theater u     Originally backed by Queen Elizabeth I King James u     Elizabeth dies leaving no heirs. u     King James VI Scotland becomes James I in England. u     Macbeth, 1606 was meant to honor (curry favor) James as a descendant of Banquo; therefore his integrity is stressed in the play. u     Based on a story from Holinshed Chronicles in which the historical King Macbeth reigned from 1040-1057. King James and Witchcraft u     From 1500 to 1660 Europe saw 50,00...

Tonight we Met in Thematic Groups to work on The Odyssey presentations. Reviewed email, homework and attendance procedures. Homework due for next class on 2/26. Five things! !! Complete reading The Odyssey Prepare for a quiz on The Odyssey G roup presentations for ALL thematic groups. One page single-spaced handout highlighting your thematic group's research on the topic. RRR on The Odyssey due. One to two paragraph reflection on your group's work and YOUR participation in the group. Note: this is SEPARATE from and in addition to  The Odyssey RRR! Reminder: If you arrive by 4:15 p.m. with your thematic handouts, I will be happy to copy them for you. Otherwise, please make sure to bring 26 copies for each classmate.

2. Xenia. Hospitality: t he Treatment of strangers visiting others' home . Ashley C., Reilly G., Dan M., Saumil S., Guerrelande B., 3. Fate: the existence and use of fate on the story (god's will, prophecies, etc. ) Daniel, Akiva, Shannon M., Thomas D., Kris, Gene G., Marc Anthony, 4. The Role of Women : Emily S., Vanessa M., Candice J., Diana L., Bailee M., Siddharth, Deyvia. 5. Omens and Signs : Breanna P.

Tonight we Collected the Antigone papers Introduced literary elements and historical background for The Odyssey Viewed a dramatic interpretation of the opening books of The Odyssey Introduced and self-selected thematic **groups. Homework for 2/12 Prepare for quiz on Books I-X (1-10) Be prepared with supplies and notes to work in self-selected Odyssey groups. **Group thematic assignment Thematic/Topical Exploration in The Odyssey The purpose of this activity is to give you the time to explore one assigned theme or topic in The Odyssey in detail with the help of a small group. You will have one and a partial class sessions, and 2/5 & 2/12 to complete this.  The intention of this assignment is to begin to prepare for the analytic thinking and writing that will be required in our analysis paper in April.  Themes/Topics: 1.       the ritual of sacrificing animals to the gods 2.     ...