Unit One B Week Eight:To Begin or Not to Begin? King LeaLesson 2.6 Complete the following tasks;...

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Unit One B Week Eight:To Begin or Not to Begin? King LeaLesson 2.6   Complete the following tasks; record your responses on this document which you will submit to Blackboard. You will need more space to record your answers; keep typing for the space to expand.   75 marksBefore Comprehending and Responding1. Read a summary of King Lear, Act One:     https:www.gradesaver.com/king-leastudy-guide/summary-act-i    Note:  When reference is made to the play, the title of the play is italicized; when     reference is made to the titular character, it is not capitalized.          Look at this example: In the play King Lear, the court attendants woy when King Lear     hastily leaves the castle.            Ensure that your references to the play and the titular character are clear and coect. During Comprehending and Responding1. View and read Act One.2. As you view and read Act One· keep the inquiry questions in mind· make your own notes about each characteAfter Comprehending and Responding1. Complete the following journal response for King Lear, Act One.2. Familiarize yourself with the Journal Response Ruic (attached in BB Lesson 2.6) as you craft and refine your journal entries.                 Journal Response              /50 marks    What Does the Text Say?· Select 6 different passages from Act One.· The passages may be one statement or several statements spoken by one or multiple characters. · Write the passage in the space provided (if you’re using an online version of the play, you can copy and paste).· Provide the scene and line numbers for each passage.    What Are the Connections? · Provide a thoughtful, detailed explanation for each of the passages/connections. · Each connection explanation should be approximately 100 words long.     Passage 1, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to you? Explain how the passage you have selected relates to you personally (e.g., your life, your experiences, your family, your job, your interests, your opinions, etc.)    Passage 2, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the text connect and/or relate to another text you have viewed, listened to, or read (in and beyond this course including songs, movies, artworks, plays, television programs/series, etc.)? Explain specifically how the passage you have selected relates or connects to the other texts you have encountered. Include the names/titles of the texts. You may wish to refer to specific characters as well.       Passage 3, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage relate to the world and/or to most people? Explain how the passage you have selected relates or connects to the world (cuently). Provide specific examples to support your response. Look at this example: A student chooses a passage about betrayal.  To explain the relevance of the passage, the student makes a specific connection to a cuent event:  Just as King Lear feels betrayed by the trust he put in Regan and Goneril, many voters who are struggling to pay their bills feel betrayed by the trust they placed in President Trump, a multimillionaire, who has been accused of and openly admitted to evading taxes, taxes that are used to fund education and social supports.” Note, the student does not generalize with statements such as “people betray one another all the time.”     Passage 4, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to the question: What characteristics are admirable in a person?    Passage 5, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to the question: What doubts and fears do the characters reveal?    Passage 6, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the text connect and/or relate to the King Lear’s struggle or conflict?      Other Considerations: In this section, answer the questions that follow.     What is the most important statement or event that occurs in this act that you are thinking about as you conclude your reading of Act One?    Explain why this is the most important statement or event.    Quote an example of dramatic irony from this act. Provide the specific passage, scene number, and line number(s):      Explain why the statement is ironic.What is the purpose of this irony in Act One?    What characteristics of a tragic hero does Lear (also refeed to as King Lear) display in this act?     Act 2Before Comprehending and Responding1. Read a summary of King Lear, Act Two: https:www.gradesaver.com/king-leastudy-guide/summary-act-ii                 After Comprehending and Responding3. Complete the following journal response for King Lear, Act Two.4. Familiarize yourself with the Journal Response Ruic (attached in BB Lesson 2.7) as you craft and refine your journal entries.                 Journal Response              /50 marks    What Does the Text Say?· Select 6 different passages from Act Two.· The passages may be one statement or several statements spoken by one or multiple characters. · Write the passage in the space provided (if you’re using an online version of the play, you can copy and paste).· Provide the scene and line numbers for each passage.    What Are the Connections? · Provide a thoughtful, detailed explanation for each of the passages/connections. · Each connection explanation should be approximately 100 words long.     Passage 1, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to you? Explain how the passage you have selected relates to you personally (e.g., your life, your experiences, your family, your job, your interests, your opinions, etc.)    Passage 2, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the text connect and/or relate to another text you have viewed, listened to, or read (in and beyond this course including songs, movies, artworks, plays, television programs/series, etc.)? Explain specifically how the passage you have selected relates or connects to the other texts you have encountered. Include the names/titles of the texts. You may wish to refer to specific characters as well.       Passage 3, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage relate to the world and/or to most people? Explain how the passage you have selected relates or connects to the world (cuently). Provide specific, cuent examples to support your response.     Passage 4, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to the question: What characteristics are admirable in a person?    Passage 5, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the passage connect and/or relate to the question: What doubts and fears do the characters reveal?    Passage 6, Scene_____Lines_____    How does the text connect and/or relate to the King Lear’s struggle or conflict?      Other Considerations: In this section, answer the questions that follow.     What is the most important statement or event that occurs in this act that you are thinking about as you conclude your reading of Act Two?    Explain why this is the most important statement or event.    Quote an example of foreshadowing in Act Two. Provide the specific passage, scene number, and line number(s):      Explain what the example foreshadows.    Re-reade-view Kent’s (remember that Kent is in disguise) soliloquy in Act Two, Scene 2 that begins with “Good King, that must approve…” and ends at “Fortune, good night. Smile once more./Turn thy wheel.”        1. What does this soliloquy reinforce about Kent’s nature?2. What admirable characteristics of people are revealed in Kent’s speech? 5. Complete the following Character Matrix based on the action and events in Acts One and Two.a. Each box represents a relationship between two characters. . In the matrix, record the following important information regarding these relationships:· important events that happen to them that ing them together or tear them apart· things they mutually like or hate· recuing themes/symbols suounding or involving them· admirable qualities they have in common· not-so-admirable qualities they have in common· fears and/or doubts they have in common.  c. For the boxes where the relationship is with a character and him/herself, you will record the following information:· identify how that character ings on his/her own destruction/demise· identify characteristics of his/her personality.                     (Source: Adapted from Maxwell, G. November 2011.)Character Matrix                /72 marks    Acts One and Two    King Lea    Goneril and Regan    Cordelia    Edga    Edmund    Kent    King Lea                            Goneril and Regan                            Cordelia                            Edga                            Edmund                            Kent                        6. Have you accessed other resources (online or otherwise) to increase your understanding and exploration of King Lear?       /5 marks· If so, what sources have you used?  · How did those resources help you? · If not, why not?  · What challenges have you faced and overcome thus far in your Shakespearean inquiry?During Comprehending and RespondingAs you view and read Act Three of King Lear, pay particular attention to the following soliloquies and speeches:· Lear’s speech “Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks…” (Act 3, Scene 2, lines 1-34)· Edmund’s soliloquy “This courtesy, foid thee, shall the duke…” (Act 3, Scene 3)· Edgar’s soliloquy “When we our betters see bearing our woes …” (Act 3, Scene 6)After Comprehending and Responding1. Now, based on Acts One, Two, and Three, 1. explain how the term relates to the play King Lea1. support your explanations with direct references (quoted lines as well as the scene, and line numbers) from the play.      /30 marks    Term    Act One    Act Two    Act Three    1. Machiavelli                1. Tragic Hero                1. Tragedy                1. Anagnorisis                1. Archetype                1. Hamartia                1. Irony                1. Theme                1. Foreshadowing                1. Motif            1. What do King Lear’s speech and Edmund’s and Edgar’s soliloquies in Act Three reveal about the characters? Complete the template below. Use lines from the speech and soliloquies (identified in the During Comprehending and Responding section of this lesson) to support your responses.      /40 marks        Lea    Edmund    Edga    What is the character’s motivation?                Who is the character’s foil (refer to Acts One, Two, and Three to provide this information)?                 What is the character’s conflict as revealed in his speech/ soliloquy?

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Unit One B Week Eight:  
To Begin or Not to Begin?Othello
Lesson 2.6  
Complete the following tasks; record your responses on this document which you will submit to Blackboard.You will need more space to record your answers; keep typing for the space to expand.   75 marks
Before Comprehending and Responding
1. Read a summary of Othello, Act One: 
https://www.gradesaver.com/othello/study-guide/summary-act-i
	Note:  When reference is made to the play, the title of the play is italicized; when 	reference is made to the titular character, it is not capitalized.  
	
	Look at this example: In the play Othello, Roderigo feels threatened by Othello and 	Othello’s relationship with powerful Venetians.
		
	Ensure that your references to the play and the titular character are clear and corrrect. 
During Comprehending and Responding
1. View and read Act One and Act Two.
2. As you view and read Act One and Act Two
· keep the inquiry questions in mind
· make your own notes about each character
After Comprehending and Responding
1. Complete the following journal response for Othello, Act One and Act Two.
2. Familiarize yourself with the Journal Response Rubric as you craft and refine your journal entries.  
Act 1
Journal Response              /50 marks
	What Does the Text Say?
· Select 6 different passages from Act One.
· The passages may be one statement or several statements spoken by one or multiple characters. 
· Write the passage in the space provided (if you’re using an online version of the play, you can copy and paste).
· Provide the scene and line numbers for each passage.
	What Are the Connections? 
· Provide a thoughtful, detailed explanation for each of the passages/connections. 
· Each connection explanation should be approximately 100 words long. 
	Passage 1, Scene__i___Lines__10-15___
	How does the passage connect and/or relate to you? 
In this opening part of the play, Iago speaks out of clear jealousy which is one of the most prominent emotions of human beings. I should not be genuine if I say that I do no feel jealous of others. At several times in life, I have felt jealous of others and at times, it is due to their position, success and social recognition as well. I reckon that jealousy can both, positive and negative fact in the lives of human beings 
	Passage 2, Scene_i____Lines__44-50___
	Again, Iago has some insightful views about life here. He is of the view that servants who look for opportunities to grow in life are really skilled and talented. His thoughts are relatable with Macbeth who kills his own King and takes over the throne, as she gets the opportunity. He is not like the servants who grow old and still become loyal to their masters though; their masters abandon them regardless of the selfless services they have offered throughout their life. 
	Passage 3, Scene__i___Lines_70-75____
	This part is taken from Iago’s peech again because he appears to strong, thoughtful and vicious but still, he is impressive. To make sure that the turbulence is created in the social life of Venice, there can be nothing else but the spread of word that Othello has eloped with Desdemona. Now, he plans to instigate Rodrigo about it. Instigation is the emotion which leads to several unexpected consequences in life and a recent political controversy of Israel- Palestine can be put to this.  
	Passage 4, Scene__i___Lines__165-171___
	Iago is truly one of his kinds. He is the type of villain that are extremely complicated to manage. He hates Othello from the bottom of his heart but in this condition of Cyprus, he knows it well that only Othello can handle it and moreover, he has to remain with Othello to show ‘sign of love’ which does not match with his hatred at all. Still, for the sake of his own survival, he has to apply his wits to keep Othello confused about his character. This deadly instinct of being dangerous but by remaining meek and humble at the same time is admirable in Iago. 
	Passage 5, Scene__i___Lines_180-183____
	Brabantio shows his typical fatherly nature in the conventional Elizabethan society. he ahs tried his best to keep Desdemona literally home confined but she has still successfully eloped with Othello. His concerns and doubts show that now, because of having strong position and support in Venetian society, Othello will be able to take Desdemona with him and as a senator, Brabantio will surely lose his self worth and pride among his peers, 
	Passage 6, Scene__ii___Lines_310-314____
	Othello is in the middle of two things at the same time; this is night time and he is with Brabantio, addressing the charges of taking Desdemona with him. However, the officers are here to take him to Duke directly. This is midnight and Othello is surprised and worried at the same time. His concerns are genuine about the matters of the state. This is why he questions the first officer whether or not, they are supposed to go the Duke right away. 
	Other Considerations: In this section, answer the questions that follow. 
	What is the most important statement or event that occurs in this act that you are thinking about as you conclude your reading of Act One?
	I think the meeting of Rodrigo and Iago is the most important event because that appears to be the starting point of knowing Iago and how much he hates Othello; it can be sensed from his statement that he is planning something beyond the expectations of people. 
	Quote an example of dramatic irony from this act. 
Provide the specific passage, scene number, and line number(s):
	Though iago hates Othello but in his company, he states that he does not like to ‘murder’ people. One can feel that irony because if it was to be in his commands, he would have killed Othello right away and would have taken his position. 
	What characteristics of a tragic hero does Othello display in this act? 
	In spite of being a great general, Othello lacks the assessment of personality of people and it shows his weakness that he is in the company of the most villainous man, Iago. 
3. Complete the following Character Matrix based on the action and events in Acts One and Two.
a. Each box represents a relationship between two characters. 
b. In the matrix, record the following important information regarding these relationships:
· important events that happen to them that bring them together or tear them apart
· things they mutually like or hate
· recurring themes/symbols surrounding or involving them
· admirable qualities they have in common
· not-so-admirable qualities they have in common
· fears and/or doubts they have in common. 
c. For the boxes where the relationship is with a character and him/herself, you will record the following information:
· identify how that character brings on his/her own destruction/demise
· identify characteristics of his/her personality. 
					(Source: Adapted from Maxwell, G. November 2011.)
Character Matrix                /72 marks
	Acts One and Two
	Othello
	Desdemona
	Cassio
	Iago
	Emelia
	Roderigo
	Othello
	Trusts Iago 
	Loves binds them together 
	Questions on Loyalty 
	Knave but convincing to him
	No role to play Othello’s life so far
	A real hater and planner to make Othello’s married life disturbed 
	Desdemona
	
Loves him like God 
	Loyal and self conscious 
	Concerned about his position in army 
	Not so much an important person 
	Friendly to her 
	No connections 
	Cassio
	
Fears him but still admires him as general 
	Finds her as a way to Othello’s heart 
	Concerned about his position
	Believes his words 
	No connection 
	Fears that he would reveal the truth of his drinking habit 
	Iago
	
Hates him from the core of his heart
	Uses her as the means of Othello’s destruction 
	Another means of reaching to Othello’s downfall 
	Loves himself and believes that he is treated with biasness. Over ambition 
	Hates her like conventional Elizabethan men and treats her in the same way 
	Uses him for his knave objectives 
	Emelia
	No direct connections 
	Friendly to her 
	No direct connection 
	Likes him but only as a husband 
	Victim of husband’s love hate relationship  
	No connection 
	Roderigo
	
Hates him because of Desdemona’s affection to him
	Loves her but finds no way to get her 
	Manipulates him because of Iago’s words 
	Believes his statements 
	No connection 
	Wants to be happy with Desdemona as his wife and that is his faulty belief 
Act 2
Before Comprehending and Responding
1. Read a summary of Othello, Act One: 
https://www.gradesaver.com/othello/study-guide/summary-act-ii
	Note:  When reference is made to the play, the title of the play is italicized; when 	reference is made to the titular character, it is not capitalized.  
	
	Look at this example: In the play Othello, Roderigo feels threatened by Othello and 	Othello’s relationship with powerful Venetians.
		
	Ensure that your references to the play and the titular character are clear and correct. 
Journal Response              /50 marks
	What Does the Text Say?
· Select 6 different passages from Act Two.
· The passages may be one statement or several statements spoken by one or multiple characters. 
· Write the passage in the space provided (if you’re using an online version of the play, you can copy and paste).
· Provide the scene and line numbers for each passage.
	What Are the Connections? 
· Provide a thoughtful, detailed explanation for each of the passages/connections. 
· Each connection explanation should be approximately 100 words long. 
	Passage 1, Scene__i___Lines_861-865____
	Casio is under the impression of Desdemona that she is extremely beautiful which she actually is. Thus, when she arrives at the shore of Cyprus, he welcomes her by greeting her warmly and by appreciating her beauty. This happens in common human life several times. When someone watches a beautiful woman, he does not fail to appreciate her beauty at once. This is done to show respect and formal courtesy for a woman whom he sees and finds her beautiful. The amount of respect increases, if the woman is of importance in life like Casio finds Desdemona as a way to reach Othello’s heart and mind. 
	Passage 2, Scene__i___Lines___889-894__
	Iago’s behavior towards his wife is conventional example of male dominance in society. he simply criticizes the role that they play throughout the day and it is nothing but desire for sexual pleasure in night. The lightness of his thinking is relatable to Taliban,

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