" Antigone" Assignment 3 - Conflicts In Literature & Absolutism - DUE: TUESDAY, 2/7

  Scholars! 

 I am HAPPY with our FIRST FISHBOWL !!! WELL DONE SCHOLARS!! 

I WILL NEED ALL OF YOU TO COME TO CLASS WITH A PRINTED COPY of the PLAY on TUESDAY!!!

Thank you  BRIAN for running the board with the character charts TODAY! We appreciate it! 

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

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

Panel DISCUSSIONS will also  BEGIN next week. 

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

Can you think of another you might like to add?

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Total 2 Paragraphs - In Your Notebook 

In addition, TWO  MAJOR themes  that you will be asked to explore is the theme Gender  Inequality as it relates to the play.  AND THE THEME OF RELENTLESS LOVE.

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.)

Relentless Love : I WOULD ALSO HAVE YOU ADD LOVE as a THEME- CAN YOU THINK OF AN EXAMPLE IN THE PLAY WHERE THE POWER of LOVE  ( familial love) HAS AN IMPACT THAT IS BEYOND LOGICAL? Think of Love and Passion, Love and Loyalty, Love and Dedication.  DESCRIBE THIS CONCEPT of LOVE and PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE OF HOW THIS LOVE HAS CREATED A (internal OR external ) Conflict ? 

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 ( GREAT WORK TODAY ALYSSA)  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?  FEEL FREE TO AGREE OR DISAGREE.. PROVIDE Concrete examples!

In addition, think about what the personality traits are of a good leader? 

Do a bit of research on your own and share your best 3 qualities  in class! Provide the source as well.

For Example:

Based on the article 

What To Look Forward to Next WEEK?

PUB 1  

I will POST  PUB #1 ON TUESDAY 2/7 -  and INTRODUCE IT TO THE CLASS on THURSDAY 2/9 ALONGSIDE OUR PUBLISHED WRITING RUBRIC I will go over HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR FIRST ASSIGNMENT in THis class. on Thursday 2/9 

Timeline: 

2/7 Fishbowl ( Student Seminar) 

 Intro to Pub #1 ( I will go over the assignment in class and how to publish your writing!  on 2/9 

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

 

Discussion Panels Begin . on 2/9  and end on 2/16

Presentations begin on 2/16

Panels Finalize Presentations/ Pub #1 Due: 2/16

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

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!