Crime and Punishment

What is the connection between the epilogue of Crime and Punishment and Macbeth? (Think nihilism) Formal response paragraph.

The Gift and the Curse - June 27

"Yet birth, and lust, and illness, and death are changeless things, and when one of these harsh facts springs out upon a man at some sudden turn of the path of life, it dashes off for the moment his mask of civilization and gives a glimpse of the stranger and stronger face below." Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Write a formal response using the above quote to analyze Macbeth and his "path of life" Discuss his path at the beginning of the drama, the murder of Duncan, his appetite to destroy any challenge to him and the end of the novel. Oh, and don't forget those witches.

Do Now in Class May 9, 2008

"And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."
Which character does this quote relate to?
Analyze both the quote and the connection.
Formal writing.

Roman Polanski's film

Read the review of the Polanski version of Macbeth. Write a 150-word minimum response of both the the film and the review. Do you agree with the review, why or why not, and what did you see of value in the film?

In class writing March 31

Fitzgerald juxtaposes the imagery of light and dark throughout the novel to accentuate the conflict between illusions and reality. Please write a fomral paragrpah substantiating this claim.

Modern Times - Due Monday, March 17

Although Charlie Chaplin's film came out in 1936, it still has resonance today. Please write a 150-word minimum blog analyzing the film and connecting it to our discussions in class lately. Check out this Chaplin link to get started.

451 last question

TASK: Describe Montag’s ascent out of the cave. Your essay must be formal and have at least four points that are significant to the ascent. Start with Montag chained as a prisoner. Each point should have at least one quote from the novel to substantiate it. Make sure you reference the Allegory of the Cave directly.