1. Waiting for Godot–Read and annotate Lucky’s monologue (pp. 45-47) (equally famous and frustrating). Beckett has stated that the threads and themes of the play are being gathered together in the monologue. Don’t write about it…just think about it…–Analyze Lucky’s monologue in search of meaning…yes, you must weed through the nonsense to pick out the substantial… Although, some would argue that even that which is nonsensical is substantial. There is method to the madness that seemingly is his speech. So, really, what is it that he is saying? Think, human condition. Also, consider how the subject of his speech parallels the plight of Vladimir and Estragon. 

Some tips for Annotation Focus:

• Define apathia, athambia, and aphasia
• There are three sections of the monologue. See if you can discern where one ends and another begins. See if you can come up with thematic labels for each part.

2. English 10E–Be sure to have your personal vocab sections tomorrow!

1. PBA Thesis and Detailed Outline–Latest version of your thesis due (typed)!

Also, you should have your TYPED DETAILED outlines ready for peer review. Keep in mind the page requirement for this essay (4-5 pages for 10E and 10H; 3-4 pages for 10B). The extra page for 10E and 10H accommodates for outside research. While I am not expecting your introductions and conclusions Tuesday, I am expecting a detailed breakdown of each body paragraph including:

• topic sentence
• evidence
• ANALYSIS OF EVIDENCE (very important)

Format your detailed outline in this way:

I. Thesis

II. Topic Sentence #1
A. Evidence #1
1. Discuss the evidence in 2-4 sentences

III. And so on…

While the sample outline above indicates one piece of evidence, you may use more if NECESSARY to develop your point.

2. Waiting for Godot (10E and 10H only)–Read and annotate up to p. 28!