Antigone Assignment #2 -Tuesday, February 13th

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

PREPARE FOR OUR SECOND FISHBOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PART I: VERY IMPORTANT!  PRINT  PUB #1 - MORAL LAW V. WRITTEN LAW(posted as a page as a TAB ABOVE THIS POST) and Bring it to class on 2/13. I will explain it in CLASS! PUB 1 is Due on 2/20 By MIDNIGHT!

PART II. * READ pgs. 1141-1164 FINISH THE PLAY!  Be sure to actively read! Highlight, question, look up words you do not understand, draw connections. USE A HIGHLIGHTER and/or POST IT Notes.. Active readers will be better able to understand the content and discuss it as scholars in the classroom!

PART III - 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/Totalitarianism

In addition, One  MAJOR 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 IV.  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 2/13

PART V- 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). Does Creon share similar characteristics with another leader ? Describe how the two are the same? What similarities do they share? How are they different? (If you are a history buff.. you  can choose a leader from the past. Be prepared to share it with the class. know your stuff! )

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 2/13

Internal / External Conflicts

Mini Lesson (Conflicts&Themes)  
Haemon & Creon

In- Depth Fishbowl  Discussion: Absolutism, Gender Inequality and Conflicts in Literature. 
Introduction to PUB #1 and Rubric! 

Have A Fabulous Weekend!!!!!!!!! 

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

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In Class**** ON 2/13 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 2/13

Pub #1 : DUE-  TUESDAY, February 20th by Midnight

Timeline: 

2/13 - Fishbowl- In Depth Discussion in Socratic Seminar

2/13 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! 

2/15 - Discussion Panels

2/20- Panels Finalize Presentations/ Pub #1 Due Tonight By Midnight

2/22- Introduction to "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Williams