" Antigone " Assignment 2 - DUE : Monday, 2/15

 NOTE TO MY CLASSES TODAY!!!!

 I am extremely impressed with our FIRST FISHBOWL AND " DON'T DROP THE BALL ! 

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

Prepare for our IN DEPTH Fishbowl and Read Aloud Once Again Next week! 

Panel DISCUSSIONS BEGIN! 

PART I : Read the Next 10 pages in the play "Antigone." You should be up to 1159 or Part 3. 

PART II - 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 III.  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. 

PART IV: 

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.  

 In Your notebook Answer 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? 

What To Look Forward to Next WEEK?

PUB 1 

I will publish  PUB #1 -  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 THis class.. POsted on the BLOG! 

Timeline: 

2/15 Fishbowl- Seminar - Conflicts, Creon, Ismene Charts. 

Blog Responses.. Students will fishbowl.. 

 Intro to Pub #1 ( I will go over the assignment in class and how to publish your writing!  on 2/15 

2/15 Introduction to Discussion Panels! - Students work in Cooperative Learning Groups! 

 

Discussion Panels Begin . on 2/15  and end on 2/22 

Presentations begin on 2/17 

Panels Finalize Presentations/ Pub #1 Due: 2/22

Introduction to "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Williams 2/24