Chapter 6 -- When in Doubt, It’s from Shakespeare...
Discuss a work that you are familiar with that alludes to or reflects Shakespeare. Show how the author uses this connection thematically. Read pages 44-46 carefully. In these pages, Foster shows how Fugard reflects Shakespeare through both plot and theme. In your discussion, focus on theme.
Discuss a work that you are familiar with that alludes to or reflects Shakespeare. Show how the author uses this connection thematically. Read pages 44-46 carefully. In these pages, Foster shows how Fugard reflects Shakespeare through both plot and theme. In your discussion, focus on theme.
In the Hunger Games books, Peeta and Katniss are referred to as star-crossed lovers just like Romeo and Juliet. The theme of the book concentrates on them surviving the hunger games just like Romeo and Juliet had to survive their parents. At the end, Juliet kills herself because she thinks Romeo is dead then after finding out about Juliets death, Romeo follows suit. At the end of the hunger games, Peeta and Katniss tried to kill themselves because only one person could be the winner.
Chapter 7
Discuss 3 Biblical allusions that appear in a film, short story, or novel other than "The Lame Shall Enter First." Be creative and imaginative in these connections.
Discuss 3 Biblical allusions that appear in a film, short story, or novel other than "The Lame Shall Enter First." Be creative and imaginative in these connections.
1) In The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Asland dies and comes back to life; this is an allusion to when Christ died on the cross and rose again the third day.
2) The stone table that Asland is killed on represents the stone tablets that Moses brought down from Mt. Sinai that contained the 10 commandments.
3) The White Witch is an allusion to Satan; she is considered evil and treacherous through out the series.
Chapter 8 -- Hanseldee and Greteldum
Think of a work of literature that reflects a fairy tale. Discuss the parallels. Does it create irony or deepen appreciation?
Think of a work of literature that reflects a fairy tale. Discuss the parallels. Does it create irony or deepen appreciation?
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson is a modern day Cinderella story. Ella has two horrible step sisters that hold her back from meeting her prince charming just like in Cinderella. It deepens the meaning of the Cinderella story because it illustrates the difficulties that she faced while living with her horrible step-mother and step-sisters.
Chapter 9 -- It’s Greek to Me
Write a free verse poem derived or inspired by characters or situations from Greek mythology. Be prepared to share your poem with the class.
Write a free verse poem derived or inspired by characters or situations from Greek mythology. Be prepared to share your poem with the class.
Zeus
Lightening
Order
King of Gods
Posideon
Ocean
Horses
Natural Distasters
Athena
Reason
Battle
Wisdom
Chapter 10 -- It’s More Than Just Rain or Snow
Discuss the importance of weather in a specific literary work, not in terms of plot.
Discuss the importance of weather in a specific literary work, not in terms of plot.
Interlude -- Does He Mean That
Some authors use weather as a symbol for deeper meaning. Such as when a person walks through the rain and is cleansed. Rain can also be used as an restorative because it makes things grow. Rain can also be used as a renewal of hope that their is better things to come because April showers bring May flowers. When rain stops and a rainbow appears it can used as a sign of hope. Fog usually signals some sort of confusion with the main character. Snow is also a very versatile piece of weather that the author can manipulate into meaning anything.
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