Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Shakespeare: Macbeth Act 1 scenes 1-3

Each group must pick a quote from one of the first 3 scenes of the play. Your choice can be based on:

a) It represents or introduces a basic conflict of the play
b) It provides important information about X as a character
c) The language is simply FANTASTIC!
d) We get important information about the time and the worldview of Shakespeare
e) It is written in iambic pentameter
f) .........................
g) .........................

Write a comment below in which you:

1. bring your quote
2. explain why you chose it
3. analyse it using relevant analytical vocabulary
4. explain how your quote relates to the rest of the play

Be prepared to present your work in class

Monday, 3 March 2014

Charlotte Perkins Gilman: "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Please post your notes for the text below - They will be appreciated when you study for the exam, I promise!