What are the characteristics of New-speak and how does it differ from Old-speak?
Why did the Party create Newspeak? What are their objectives?
Who is Symes? What does he do?
What are some of Symes characteristics? What details and descriptions does Orwell use to show us (rather than tell us) what Symes is like (physically, psychologically, politically, intellectually, etc)?
Where does Orwell let Syme's own speech reveal some element of his personality?
Where does Orwell use Winston's commentary to more directly communicate a point about Syme to the reader?
What is Facecrime?
HW: Read and annotate chapter 6 of Part 1
Monday, October 17, 2016
Friday, October 14, 2016
Friday, October 7, 2016
The Cold War
McCarthyism
FBI spies on civil rights leaders
Nixon and Watergate
China, USSR, North Korea, The Program (USA post 9/11)
1984 by
George Orwell
Chapter 1 Annotation/reading guide
Annotate for all the things
you normally pay attention to, but make sure you pay attention and annotate for
the following?
1. Who is the main character?
What is he like physically, emotionally/psychologically, intellectually?
2. What is the setting of the
novel? What are some defining characteristics of the setting, both in terms of
location and time, and also the political/social/psychological characteristics
of this society.
3.a. What are the three slogans of the Party?
3.b. Inferential Question: What, in your opinion,
is strange about these statements, and what might they suggest about the
society?
4. What does the caption on
the posters say, and in your opinion does it seem to be comforting or
threatening?
5. Name each of the
Ministries and explain its function. Also include the Newspeak
name for each ministry.
6. What date does the main
character record in his journal?
7.a. Describe the two people
the main character sees just before the Two Minutes Hate.
Tell what he thinks of each
of these people.
7.b. Inferential
Question: What seems to be the purpose
of the Two-minute hate? How might it
serve the purposes of The Party?
8. Explain the importance of
Emmanuel Goldstein. Also describe the way he is portrayed and what effect
certain characteristics of his are meant to have on the citizens of Oceania.
9. How is Big Brother
depicted in the posters, and why is he important in their society?
10. What crime does the main
character commit? How does he do this? What is the punishment for this crime?
11. What is the telescreen
and how is it used?
12. What is thoughtcrime?
13. Which elements of this society do you find
most disturbing and why? Which elements seem like possibilities for our future
– if we let them happen - and why? Note:
Both partners should do some of the writing for this longer question.
HW: Read and annotate chapter 1 (pp 1-20) of Part 1 of 1984
Thursday, October 6, 2016
What do you think Liza's future life will look like? Work? Relationships? Living situation? What facts from the play lead you to your hypothesis? Explain in a paragraph that considers the various factors, including her own personality, which could influence her future.
Pair and share (count off by 11's)
1984 pre-reading
1) What are the benefits of security cameras? Cons? Make a double-entry column.
Pros Cons
____________________________
2) Where do you think we should have security cameras? Where should they not be?
Homework: Bring 1984 tomorrow
Pair and share (count off by 11's)
1984 pre-reading
1) What are the benefits of security cameras? Cons? Make a double-entry column.
Pros Cons
____________________________
2) Where do you think we should have security cameras? Where should they not be?
Homework: Bring 1984 tomorrow
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Reading well means reading the situation, the person, the tone, not just the words. Humor and satire depend upon reading the tone and mood properly.
Irony depends on incongruence, that is, things not matching up.
Verbal irony...Verbal irony is the most common type of irony that a reader will come across when examining literature. In this type of irony, a character or speaker in the narrative will say or do something that is the opposite of what he means or intends. What impression does she intend to give? What does impression create with the reader? What impression does she create with various members of the audience?
For example, in a story, the wife of a thief might tell her husband to, “do the respectable thing and bring back some jewels tonight so that we can have food on the table tomorrow.” This is ironic because she is encouraging her husband to steal jewels in order to sell them for money. This act is far from respectable, thus ironic. Whether or not verbal irony is readily understood by the reader depends on the skill of the writer. It is up to the author to put the irony into context in order for the readers to understand its meaning and use.
When it comes to questions of money, what does middle class morality in America consist of? How is it perhaps similar to the middle class morality in Victorian England? You've got to be deserving... What do most Americans believe it mean to be "deserving" of financial assistance? I gave some money to an older (probably 65) homeless guy the other day..he told me a story about having served in the military and needing money for a bus. I didn't believe him, but I talked with him for awhile and gave him a couple of bucks anyway. A young couple scowled at me as they walked by, clearly pissed that I was giving money to a guy that might be telling a story. I also realize he might use the money to buy alcohol or get hi. Is he the deserving or undeserving poor? Should I have given him money?
Write an analysis of how Shaw uses a variety of elements to make Liza's "small talk" scene so humorous. Some elements you might consider include the rhetorical situation, irony, setting, dramatic irony, differences between the background of Liza (speaker) and audience, grammar (diction and syntax), and content/topics of Liza's talk come together to create a humorous situation.
What do you think of Higgin's and Pickering's experiment with Liza? Is it ethical? How do the perspectives of some of the women in the play differ from the perspective of Higgins and Pickering?
What makes Doolittle's comments seem both contradictory but also to possess a sort of "rough logic", as Higgins says?
Professor Higgins is not dumb. Why is he impressed by the persuasive skills of Doolittle? As a student of rhetoric, what do you think impresses him about Doolittle's argument and delivery?
Irony depends on incongruence, that is, things not matching up.
Verbal irony...Verbal irony is the most common type of irony that a reader will come across when examining literature. In this type of irony, a character or speaker in the narrative will say or do something that is the opposite of what he means or intends. What impression does she intend to give? What does impression create with the reader? What impression does she create with various members of the audience?
For example, in a story, the wife of a thief might tell her husband to, “do the respectable thing and bring back some jewels tonight so that we can have food on the table tomorrow.” This is ironic because she is encouraging her husband to steal jewels in order to sell them for money. This act is far from respectable, thus ironic. Whether or not verbal irony is readily understood by the reader depends on the skill of the writer. It is up to the author to put the irony into context in order for the readers to understand its meaning and use.
Definition of Dramatic Irony
Dramatic irony is an important stylistic device that is commonly found in plays, movies, theaters and sometimes in poetry. Storytellers use this irony as a useful plot device for creating situations where audience knows more about the situations, the causes of conflicts and their resolutions before leading characters or actors. That is why the readers observe that the speech of actors takes on unusual meanings. For instance, the audience knows that a character is going to be murdered or making a decision to commit suicide; however, one particular character or others may not be aware of these facts. Hence, the words and actions of characters would suggest a different meaning to the audience from what they indicate to the characters and the story. Thus, it creates intense suspense and humor. This speech device also emphasizes, embellishes and conveys emotions and moods more effectively.
Example:
Jonathan Richman’s comedy movie, “There’s Something About Mary” contains several instances of dramatic comedy. For instance, when Ted thinks that the police have arrested him for picking up hitchhiker, the audience knows that the police interrogate him about a murder. Therefore, Ted delivers innocuous lines by saying,
“I’ve done it several times before’ and ‘It’s no big deal,’ generate laughter.”
This looks quite funny due to his misunderstanding.
(There’s Something About Mary by Jonathan Richman)
(There’s Something About Mary by Jonathan Richman)
In what way is there some degree of dramatic irony in the drawing room scene? What do we know that some of the characters do not?
The final kind of irony is called situational irony. Situational irony is an incongruence in what is expected to happen and what actually takes place. It is sometimes referred to as a twist of fate and usually has tragic consequences in literature. One example of situational irony is a pair of siblings who are separated at a young age, only to find out that they are living next door to one another after one suddenly dies.
When it comes to questions of money, what does middle class morality in America consist of? How is it perhaps similar to the middle class morality in Victorian England? You've got to be deserving... What do most Americans believe it mean to be "deserving" of financial assistance? I gave some money to an older (probably 65) homeless guy the other day..he told me a story about having served in the military and needing money for a bus. I didn't believe him, but I talked with him for awhile and gave him a couple of bucks anyway. A young couple scowled at me as they walked by, clearly pissed that I was giving money to a guy that might be telling a story. I also realize he might use the money to buy alcohol or get hi. Is he the deserving or undeserving poor? Should I have given him money?
Let's take a closer look at Liza. How do disconnects or differences between expectations
Write an analysis of how Shaw uses a variety of elements to make Liza's "small talk" scene so humorous. Some elements you might consider include the rhetorical situation, irony, setting, dramatic irony, differences between the background of Liza (speaker) and audience, grammar (diction and syntax), and content/topics of Liza's talk come together to create a humorous situation.
What do you think of Higgin's and Pickering's experiment with Liza? Is it ethical? How do the perspectives of some of the women in the play differ from the perspective of Higgins and Pickering?
What makes Doolittle's comments seem both contradictory but also to possess a sort of "rough logic", as Higgins says?
Professor Higgins is not dumb. Why is he impressed by the persuasive skills of Doolittle? As a student of rhetoric, what do you think impresses him about Doolittle's argument and delivery?
Homework:
Finish reading the play (Act V)
Monday, October 3, 2016
One of the quirkier characters is Alfred Doolittle, Liza's dad. He philosophizes about "middle-class morality" quite a bit.
In your own words, answer the following:
What is his attitude towards middle class morality?
What points does Alfred make about the deserving poor and the undeserving poor? Who is treated better, in his opinion? What, in his opinion, is unfair about the system? What argument does he use to support it?
What arguments does Doolittle make for why he would rather receive 5 pounds than 10 pounds?
Which of Alfred's traits impress Higgins?
What does he propose as a possible future career for Doolittle?
What is humorous about Liza's manner of speaking at Mrs. Higgin's house? Find three lines which are especially funny and explain why they are funny, especially given the context/setting she is in and her pronunciation.
Homework: Read Act IV of the play
In your own words, answer the following:
What is his attitude towards middle class morality?
What points does Alfred make about the deserving poor and the undeserving poor? Who is treated better, in his opinion? What, in his opinion, is unfair about the system? What argument does he use to support it?
What arguments does Doolittle make for why he would rather receive 5 pounds than 10 pounds?
Which of Alfred's traits impress Higgins?
What does he propose as a possible future career for Doolittle?
What is humorous about Liza's manner of speaking at Mrs. Higgin's house? Find three lines which are especially funny and explain why they are funny, especially given the context/setting she is in and her pronunciation.
Homework: Read Act IV of the play
Friday, September 30, 2016
Peer reviews...Final draft due on Monday. Attach the rubric, 2nd and 1st draft (in that order) to the back of the paper. Submit the electronic copy to turnitin.com by Monday night if you wish to be eligible for grading and rewrite opportunities (set up your accounts on turnitin.com codes this weekend)
Period 1
class id: 13701141
enrollment password: Wesley
(must be an upper case W)
Period 7
class id: 13701194
enrollment password: Wesley
(must be an upper case W)
HW:
Finish reading Act 3 of Pygmalion - Finish watching Act 2 and Act 3 this weekend. Be able to identify which characters said which lines (so, know their personalities) and what happens in the plot. Know the personality traits of each character. (15-20 questions for 30-40 points)
One of the quirkier characters is Alfred Doolittle, Liza's dad. He philosophizes about "middle-class morality" quite a bit. What is his attitude towards it? What arguments does Alfred Doolittle make?
Which of Alfred's traits impress Higgins? He mentions his admiration for Higgins' gifts a couple of times and even proposes a possible future career for him.
Tomorrow:
* Discuss Act 2 Pygmalion
* 2nd draft typed (5 points or 0, no excuses)
Period 1
class id: 13701141
enrollment password: Wesley
(must be an upper case W)
Period 7
class id: 13701194
enrollment password: Wesley
(must be an upper case W)
HW:
Finish reading Act 3 of Pygmalion - Finish watching Act 2 and Act 3 this weekend. Be able to identify which characters said which lines (so, know their personalities) and what happens in the plot. Know the personality traits of each character. (15-20 questions for 30-40 points)
One of the quirkier characters is Alfred Doolittle, Liza's dad. He philosophizes about "middle-class morality" quite a bit. What is his attitude towards it? What arguments does Alfred Doolittle make?
Which of Alfred's traits impress Higgins? He mentions his admiration for Higgins' gifts a couple of times and even proposes a possible future career for him.
Tomorrow:
* Discuss Act 2 Pygmalion
* 2nd draft typed (5 points or 0, no excuses)
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