Question of the Week (10/30/09)

Discuss the character of the Stage Manager. How does he fit into the world of the play? Keep in mind that the idea of an omniscient character in a play was very cutting edge. Post your response by Sunday (11/1), and don't forget to respond to a classmate's response.

Question of the Week (10/23/09)

Setting your stage: At this point, we are going to pause to set our own stages. Choose a place that really interests you, whether it's a place you've been and loved (or hated), a place whose details you know well (a family's kitchen, a friend's basement, a business you frequent), or someplace you would like to know better.

Write out (informally for now) everything you can about that space. The more details, the better, and your goal is to help your readers see and hear as much as possible in that space. Then choose a time when at least a couple of people might occupy that space. Choosing a particular event—a holiday, a party, a funeral, a meeting—might work well, but so might a more ordinary time, like when everyone first gets up in the morning, or when the store closes in the evening. Do not to worry for now about what might happen there. Right now only set the stage. Post by Sunday 10/25 and bring a copy of your space to class on Monday. Enjoy the weekend.

Question of the Week (10/16/09)

Looking ahead to the reading of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, share what you know about Wilder from a brief internet search.

Question of the Week (10/9/09)

As you finish your opinion paper on Antigone, discuss how your writing has transformed from raw idea to finished piece. For example, some people start with an outline of ideas or topics they wish to target in their paper, while others begin by selecting quotes from the text to support their argument. Reflect on your writing process and write about what worked and what didn't with regard to your writing of this paper. Post by Monday 10/12 for full credit. Enjoy your long weekend.

Question of the Week (10/2/09)

As you complete the rough draft of your Antigone opinion paper, share which conflict you've chosen and why? Support your reason for this choice using evidence from the text.