Paper 2
Choose ONE of the four topics.
Titus Andronicus:
• Which character in the play is the most despicable? Explain your answer
• Discuss the treatment of women in Titus Andronicus. Is this a misogynistic play? Is there any female character in the play three-dimensional enough for us to care about?
Pericles
• What is the role of the sea in this play?
• Research the poet John Gower and show how his life connects with the character of John Gower in the play
Due March 8
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pericles Assignments
1. Do some research on ONE of the cities in the play (Tyre, Tarsus, Antioch, Pentapolis, Ephesus or Myteline. Write one paragraph about the location.
2. Look up the names of the characters. See if you can find a definition or historical reference that relates to the play.
3. Though the fishermen are smaller roles, what they have to say is of great importance. Find examples in the text where they provide great insight to what is going on around them.
Look for these ideas when reading:
Rebirth/Resurrection
Abandonment
Relationship of kings and daughters
Due March 8
1. Do some research on ONE of the cities in the play (Tyre, Tarsus, Antioch, Pentapolis, Ephesus or Myteline. Write one paragraph about the location.
2. Look up the names of the characters. See if you can find a definition or historical reference that relates to the play.
3. Though the fishermen are smaller roles, what they have to say is of great importance. Find examples in the text where they provide great insight to what is going on around them.
Look for these ideas when reading:
Rebirth/Resurrection
Abandonment
Relationship of kings and daughters
Due March 8
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Updated King Lear due dates
The due date for the King Lear assignments will be February 8th at 11:55pm via Moodle
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