Thursday, February 26, 2009

Due Dates

  • Remember--your Macbeth quote identification quiz is on Monday.
  • The presentation of a soliloquy is due Tuesday. (This is extra credit).
  • Your Macbeth LRJs (all 6 of them) are due on Thursday, March 5. 

Macbeth Act 4 LRJ

  • Explain the purpose of the scene with Lady Macduff and its effect on the play.
  • What do we learn about Macduff's character in this Act?
  • How has Macbeth changed?
Don't forget to cite textual evidence to support your statements.

Macbeth Act 3 LRJ

  • Explain how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are changing.
  • Trace one of the image patterns through Act 3.
  • Explain how the themes are presented in Act 3.
Don't forget to cite textual evidence to support your claims. 

Monday, February 23, 2009

Macbeth Act 2 LRJ

  1. Explain Macbeth's positive and negative qualities.  Cite textual evidence.
  2. Explain Lady Macbeth's positive and negative qualities.  Cite textual evidence.
  3. Choose one image pattern from the notes and trace it through Act 2.  Explain the importance of this image pattern. 

Friday, February 20, 2009

Macbeth Act One LRJ

  1. What are your initial impressions of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and Banquo?  Cite textual evidence to support your answer.  Cite the shortest quote possible.
  2. What themes are suggested from Act One.  Cite textual evidence to support your answer.
  3. Striking Image you remember: cite an image that struck you and then explain why that quote is important.
Remember--your sonnet commentaries are due Monday, February 23rd!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

3 Feb 2009: Doctor Faustus

Today we read Doctor Faustus from page 24, Act 2.2 to page 50--through the end of Act 4. 1.
  • Things to notice:
    • Side plots and how they add to play
    • What Faustus decides to do with his power...
    • Schism between Roman Catholic Church (Pope) and the Holy Roman Empire (HRE Bruno)