Satire

For this blog I want you to respond to the reading. The area to focus on during this response is the satirical nature of the piece. What kind of satire is being used? What is the underlying message of the satire? Your response should focus on how the use of satire in the literature helps or hinders the delivery of the message. Remember to follow your rubric (that means quotes).

Events

For this blog I want you to discuss a current event. This can be anything you choose to talk about. What you need to do is read a few articles on the subject and report on it (quoting from the articles) and then form an opinion and develop that opinion. Can you think of why this would be relevant for you to do?

Your Thoughts

You have this space to reflect on Julius Caesar. Remember your blog rubric to make sure appropriate length and quotations. How many stars would you give this play (out of five)? Why? You can pick favorite scenes or themes. The emphasis is on "why" you felt that way and pointing to textual evidence to support that or to draw attention to a certain part in the story.

Anthony

Review the character of Anthony as portrayed in Act 1, 2, and 3 of Julius Caesar. What picture does Shakespeare give us of this character and how does he change in importance to the play? As you read Act 4, what do you expect will happen because of some of the changes you have seen in Anthony?

Brute

In act II we hear a soliloquy by Brutus in which he discusses the reasons behind killing Caesar. What are these reasons and do they make sense? Ethically, would you say it is right to kill someone if you know they will do bad in the future? Find quotes that go with what side you pick. I don't want answers were you tell me you don't understand. This is for you to go back in to the play and think about what we read today. Remember your name at the end of the response.

Julius

I want you to reflect on your first impressions of the play. Which side do you think you would be on? Caesars or his opponents? Find textual evidence to defend which side you pick.
Remember to include your name.

Antigone

Since we have wrapped up our reading of Antigone I wanted to focus on the use of the chorus in the play. There is no wrong answer to these questions as lond as you can show that you have put thought in to each one.

-What does the Chorus add to the play?
-What would the play be like without the chorus?
-What information does the chorus bring to the tale?
-How does the chorus interact with the main characters?
-What aspect of this tragedy impacted you the most?

Always remember to leave your full name at the end of your comment. If you have any questions make sure and email me or ask me in class.