Antigone Assignment #2 - DUE on Tuesday, 2/7

 Our first Fishbowl Discussion was a success TODAY!    BRAVO!!!! 

* Finish the Play!!! 

Due  Part I - In your NOTEBOOK

Some themes mentioned in class:

Fate versus Free Will

Moral Law versus Written Law

Sister Rivalry

The Downfall of the Tragic Hero
Existentialism v. Fate
Altruism v. Egoism 
Absolutism

One theme that you will be asked to explore is the theme of Gender Inequality.

Look for examples in the play where it is clear that Sophoclean Society was in fact a male dominated society. Identify  2 examples and provide a concrete evidence including a quote to support your examples. Think about the characters' behavior and speech.
Use In-Text Citation .
Character and Line (Creon, 335-249). OR (Sophocles 1129). (Author pg.)

Part II- Copy the Following Conflicts in YOUR Notebook

The 7 Types of Conflict in Literature are:

Man v. Man

Man v. Nature

Man v. Society

Man v. Fate

Man v. Self

Man v. Supernatural

Man v. Machine

Identify two types of conflicts seen so far in the play and describe the conflict in one paragraph. Provide a concrete example, quote and in -text citation to support your response. You can choose character and line numbers (Creon, 230-233). OR.... You can choose author and page (Sophocles 1256). 

Be sure to use In- Text Citation. It is imperative. 

Prepare for our IN DEPTH Fishbowl and Read Aloud on 2/7

PART III- Answer the following in your note-book: 1-2 paragraphs.

Absolutism is a concept that can best be described as : Unwavering, Bias, Unequivocal. It is not synonymous with democracy, flexibility or bi partisanship. In fact, absolutism resides on absolute principles and rule. Totalitarianism can be considered a government of absolute principles and beliefs.  

Is Creon considered a dictator?

Discuss the concept of absolutism, totalitarianism and dictatorship as it relates to the play. Draw Parallels between Creon and a  more Modern Leader (must be within the last 100 years). 

Machiavelli said "Tis Better to be Feared than Loved." Is this a valid statement?
Do you think think Creon is Machiavellian in nature? 

In Class on Tuesday 2/7

Chart - Antigone/Ismene - Wrap Up

Internal / External Conflicts

Mini Lesson (Conflicts&Themes)  
Haemon & Creon

In- Depth Fishbowl  Discussion: Absolutism, Gender Inequality and Conflicts in Literature. 

Have A Fabulous Weekend!!!!!!!!! 

Note: What is coming up in the next few weeks?

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In Class**** ON 2/9 Introduction to Discussion Panels - Group Work  and Introduction to Pub #1. 

I will publish your PUB #1 Assignment-  and INTRODUCE IT TO THE CLASS! I Will ask that each student Please see the PUBLISHED WRITING RUBRIC posted as a page above. I will go over HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT in class on 2/9

Pub #1 : DUE-  February 16th by Midnight

Timeline: 

2/7 - Fishbowl- In Depth Discussion in Socratic Seminar

2/9 Intro to Pub #1 ( I will go over the assignment in class and how to publish your writing! Introduction to Discussion Panels! - Students work in Cooperative Learning Groups! 

2/14 - Panel Presentations (Informal)

2/16- Panels Finalize Presentations/ Pub #1 Due Tonight By Midnight

2/21- Introduction to "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Williams