1. Quiz on Act I of Romeo & Juliet.
2. Begin Graphic Novel Project:
- You will be illustrating and writing a graphic novel version of Romeo & Juliet. For every scene of every act, you will be doing the following:
- Identify the Act and Scene
- Identify the setting(s)
- Identify all characters in scene
- Identify the theme illuminated by scene
- A minimum of 5 summary sentences for each scene
- An illustration/sketch of each summary sentence
Act I, sc i
Setting: Verona, public place
Characters: Sampson, Gregory (Capulet), Tybalt, L. Capulet, Capulet, Abram, Balthasar (Montague), Benvolio, L. Montague, Montague, Romeo, Prince Escalus
Summary:
1. Sampson and Gregory walk through Verona.
2. Gergory sees two Montague servants and discusses with Sampson how to provoke them into a fight and Sampson bites his thumb.
3. Tybalt and Benvolio draw their swords and the brawl spreads.
4. Montague and Capulet enter and try to fight and their wives protest; the Prince demands a stop to the fight.
5. Later, Benvolio and Romeo talk because Romeo is depressed that Rosaline doesn't love him.
+ 5 pictures
Comm 12
1. Essay outline review (Outline Monday, Rough draft Tuesday, Final draft Wednesday)
2. Choose the three tasks/messages that affected Ed/the plot the most.
3. Find quotes to support your argument for EACH task *keep theme in mind*
4. Choose a theme to base your thesis and argument around. Examples: redemption, sacrifice, the value of helping others, mankind's ability to change his fate, perseverance.
**5 paragraph essay, a minimum of 5 quotes, strong thesis, emphasis on theme**
English 11
1. Chapter 4 paragraphs (2) due.
2. Id/Ego/Superego - Freud in Lord of the Flies
3. Read ch. 5
4. Homework: Find examples of Freud in pop culture -- bring for Monday!
