Next, we passed along an insult sheet. Google Shakespearean insults and you'll easily find a three-column list. Your task is to use the list and create delicious insults for the more ominous characters in the text: Goneril, Regan, Oswald and Edmund.
Reading tasks: Make notes on all aspects of the first three scenes which you deem important. (Remember your notes are due at the end of the unit). Pay particular attention to the following items:
Scene 1:
- the significance of Edmund's self-inflicted wound (what might it symbolize or elucidate about his character?)
- take note of all that happens in this scene as it is very plot based (See if your predictions were accurate)
- Be sure to note the language in this scene as there is very little blank verse, why?
- What does the use of language reveal about the lives of these characters and the tone of the play at this point?
- Line 68 begins a stream of insults--at this point create your insults for the characters mentioned above
- Next, be sure to analyze Kent's speech, lines 76-88. What key thematic concepts arise here?
- Define antipathy (line 91) See if you can use the word in tonight's homework. Do I hear the word, bonus????
- This scene is very short. It is one soliloquy by Edgar. At this point in the play how do you expect Edgar to react? Are you surprised by the tone of his speech, why or why not? Be sure to be able to point out key character traits and support your opinions with evidence from the text.
Complete the Lear chart and thesis statement. You have the criteria on a handout and it is also posted on yesterday's blog. No lates accepted so ensure that you have priorized your actitivites. If you need an extension, let me know today as tomorrow is too late.
The Fool Project!! Marisol's is already completed. Well done. Have fun with it. It's due on Tuesday, Jan. 31. I'm looking forward to meeting and greeting your fools.
