Antigone

Question of the Week (9/25/09)

The play opens with the prologue consisting of dialogue between Antigone and her sister Ismene. What is the dramatic purpose of the prologue? What problem does Antigone report to her sister? What does Antigone intend to do? What is Ismene's reaction to this intention? What is Ismene's view of the relationship between men and women? Briefly analyze the characterization of these two women in the prologue. What dramatic purpose does the character of Ismene serve? Use specific quotes and page numbers to support your answers. Your blog response is due by Sunday, 9/27/09. Don't forget to read the parados, scene I and ode I of Antigone and complete your reading journal. Enjoy your weekend.

Question of the Week (9/18/09)

Of the short stories that we have read, which is your favorite and why? Use quotes and evidence from the text to support your answer. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget that the short story test is Wednesday, 9/23!

The Yellow Wallpaper

Read The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and answer the question: What does Charlotte Perkins Gilman's story The Yellow Wallpaper suggest about middle-class women's place and role(s) in this society?

Question of the Week (9/11/09)

Using evidence from the provided text, A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor, find examples of the role that fate or chance plays in the story. Post your comments and your response to a fellow classmate's comments by Sunday, September 13.

A Good Man is Hard to Find Journey

Click the link above (A Good Man is Hard to Find Journey) to begin your trip!

Homework for 9/1/09

Don't forget to read The Most Dangerous Game for class tomorrow!