1. Waiting for Godot–Read up to p. 77
2. PBA–Continue to gather evidence! Also, as you gather evidence, think about possible arguments for your thesis.
HW due 5/24: Godot
May 23, 2016 By
1. Waiting for Godot–Complete Act I.
2. PBA–Please be aware of the first due date: May 31st! EVIDENCE!
HW due 5/23: Godot and PBA
May 20, 2016 By
1. Waiting for Godot–Read and annotate through p. 47. This reading is Lucky’s monologue (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, I 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:
- 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. PBA–Read the thesis statement handout!
HW due 5/19: Waiting for Godot
May 18, 2016 By
1. Waiting for Godot–Read and annotate through p. 44 (stop at Lucky’s monologue)
HW due 5/18: Waiting for Godot and PBA
May 17, 2016 By
1. Waiting for Godot–First off, great job today! Read and annotate up to the bottom of p. 15. One final time (last text and all), I challenge you to approach this text with maturity and a keen literary eye in search of thematic understanding…Pay attention to the little things…You will have to read quite closely to discern any meaning…THIS WILL BE YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE OF THE YEAR! 🙂
2. PBA Prep–You should choose your two texts for this comparative essay. What is the frame of reference? What are the grounds for comparison? (Remember, the grounds for comparison would be the similarities/differences you see in the author’s treatment of your frame of reference.
