Jan 30 2007
Hello Antigone - 1/29-2/2
Holden shows us pretty clearly that he has a particular set of beliefs that are really important to him. He believes that movies are rubbish. He believes that phoney people are annoying. He believes in books. And he believes that the young and the innocent need the protection of the strong and determined. His most crucial moments come when he is sticking up for what he believes - his fights with Stradlater and Maurice, his decision not to leave so that he can be sure that Phoebe remains safe.
As you are revising your crucial moment, ask yourself if your story shows reveals something in which you believe. Sticking up for what you believe in makes a really good story. We’ll talk more about this on Thurs.
Antigone is another character in literature who is determined to stick by what she believes, no matter what the consequences. As we read and watch the film, try to put yourself in her shoes. Would you do what she does in breaking the law and standing up to Creon? What are your reasons for standing up to authority figures? Is your defiance worth it, as Antigone believes hers is? As you can see, there are many questions. Let’s take a look at how the week will shape up.
Monday 1/29:
1. In class writing: How do you define independence? In what ways have you acted independently?
2. Revision work with your crucial moment - what needs development? what can be removed? what surprised you? what part do you like most?
3. introduction to Antigone.
hmwk: the second draft of your crucial moment is due Thurs. 2/1
Tuesday 1/30:
1. In class writing: how do you define truth? What are your most important truths?
2. revision practice: start your crucial moment at the end. When you do your revision, perhaps you would like to use this as your lead.
3. continue introduction to Antigone
hmwk: remember that your revision is due on Thurs.
Wednesday 1/31:
We drop.
Thursday 2/1:
1. in class writing - what is justice? do you see yourself as a just person? how so?
2. peer editing conference - paragraphs, commas, dialogue
3. introduction to Antigone completed; we begin reading.
hmwk: crucial moment is due Monday 2/5.
Friday 2/2:
You guys have no school!!!
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