Textual Analysis
What can you infer about Reverend Parris's thoughts and feeling from this excerpt:
"Parris: Where is my wood? My contract provides I be supplied with all my firewood. I am waiting since November for a stick, and even in November I had to show my frostbitten hands like some London beggar!" (p. 29)
Parris feels he is underpaid and under appreciated in Salem village. He is ungrateful for what he's got and he thinks he deserves more. He feels sorry for himself (self-pity)
What do the twin sons (Sapling and Flint) in the Iroquois creation story represent?
Which is the strongest claim about The Old Man and the Sea?
a. Santiago catches a big fish
b. The story is about fishing.
c. Santiago is an old fisherman.
d. Santiago is very determined.
d. Santiago is very determined.
The other three are facts about the story that don't need much proving. Although this claim isn't very specific, it is a statement that can be proven with evidence and some might disagree with.
Which word means "a point asserted as a part of an argument"?
a. effrontery
b. guile
c. contention
d. deposition
e. ordinance
f. resolution
c. contention
How long does Santiago spend out at sea, struggling with catching the Marlin?
3 days
What does this quote show about Santiago's character?
“If the others heard me talking out loud they would think that I am crazy," he said to himself. "But since I am not crazy, I do not care" (p. 14).
He is sure of himself; he's aware of what other people think of him; he doesn't need the affirmation of other people; he doesn't care what other people think of him
In The Crucible, what was Giles Corey's biggest motivation?
a. Exposing witches
b. Maintaining justice
c. Upholding the Puritan code
b. Getting revenge
Giles was in many disputes in court over his lifetime. He was very knowledgable of his rights because of his experience in court. His dying words were "More weight" as he was pressed to death because he wouldn't cooperate in court. He knew that if he spoke, he would be hanged and his land would be auctioned away.
Provide three pieces of evidence for the following claim about The Crucible:
Abigail is a bad person who causes many problems.
- She has an affair with John Proctor
-She accuses many people of witchcraft.
-She threatens the other girls in the story.
-She goes out of her way to create false evidence with the poppet (manipulative and scheming)
-In court, she turns on Mary Warren and pretends she is being bewitched.
-In the end, when things stop going her way, she takes her uncle's money and runs.
What is the meaning of the word abomination?
a. the feeling that something is useless or pointless
b. a person who does not acknowledge your god
c. harmful, dangerous or evil
d. an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence
e. deliberate destruction or obstruction
d. an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence
What is the irony behind John Proctor forgetting the commandment about adultery?
What type of conflict does this quote from John Proctor represent?
“I may think of you softly from time to time. But I’ll cut off my hand before I ever reach for you again" (p. 23).
man vs. self
(This is in a conversation with Abigail. It shows that he still struggles with temptation and also hints at his guilt because he never wants to do it again.)
What do the sharks symbolize in The Old Man and the Sea?
The destructive forces of nature; his critics; inevitable loss; challenges brought on by evil.
Provide three pieces of evidence from The Old Man and the Sea to support the following claim:
Santiago's relationship with the Marlin reflects his deep respect for nature rather than a desire to dominate it.
- He refers to the Marlin as his friend many times throughout the book.
- As he struggles with the fish, he questions whether he or anyone else is even worthy enough to eat it.
- He puts his life on the line to protect the fish's carcass from the sharks.
Choose the best word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
The students noisily _____ in the student lounge every day after lunch.
a. sabatoge
b. devise
c. congregate
d.exude
e. defer
f. splice
c. congregate
Why did the sky woman come down to earth in the Iroquois creation story?
She told her husband she was pregnant and he flew into a rage and pushed her through a hole in the ground that sent her towards earth.
What do the lions in this passage represent?
"He no longer dreamed of storms, nor of women, nor of great occurrences, nor of great fish, nor fights, nor contests of strength, nor of his wife. He only dreamed of places now and of the lions on the beach. They played like young cats in the dusk and he loved them as he loved the boy. He never dreamed about the boy" (p. 7).
Youth and vitality--> Santiago saw the lions when he was a young sailor. Although his body is old, his mind and spirit are still youthful
Natural strength--> The lions aren't hunting or competing to prove their strength; they're playing.
Harmony with nature--> just like lions feel at peace on the beach, Santiago is at peace on the sea.
Endurance beyond age--> although he is unlucky, his dream shows that he is positive and still going on
It's present in John Proctor's relationship with his wife. He had cheated on her with Abigail and because of it there is much tension in their relationship. Even though he repented and "cleared the air", his guilt still lingered. This same source of guilt comes back to test him when he goes to defend his wife in court. The only way to prove her innocence is to make his sins public. It is through self-sacrifice that Proctor is able to finally restore his relationship with his wife.
Explain the connection between the claim and evidence in the Cherokee creation story:
Claim: Humans are meant to live in harmony with the natural world.
Evidence: Humans are created after the animals and the land.
Can you think of 2 different vocabulary words that could finish this sentence?
Despite the chaos in the classroom, Maria remained ___, calmly finishing her homework without getting upset.
placid, unperturbed
How does Rev. Hale's character change over the course of the play?
He arrives at Salem with much determination to find witches using his knowledge and understanding of witchcraft. His strong beliefs blind him and make room for many false accusations. However, in the beginning, he acts as a neutral party because he doesn't know anybody in Salem. After spending some time there, he realizes that many of the accused are good people. He starts to recognize the flaws in his system of beliefs and takes responsibility for his part in the witch trials, claiming that their deaths are his fault.
What theme is suggested by Reverend Hale's words here? This is the scene where he just arrived to Salem and is investigating Betty Parris's sickness:
"No, no. Now let me instruct you. We cannot look to superstition in this. The Devil is precise; the marks of his presence are definite as stone, and I must tell you all that I shall not proceed unless you are prepared to believe me if I should find no bruise of hell upon her" (p. 38).
- People can use language of logic and expertise to justify irrational beliefs.
-Truth becomes irrelevant once hysteria takes over.
-False ideologies can be dangerous in that they can explain anything away, making room for manipulation and hysteria.
What motivates Manolin's actions in The Old Man and the Sea?
Manolin looks up to Santiago because he taught him to fish. He has deep respect and love for the old man. This motivates him in the beginning to help him prepare for his trip. We also see this in the end of the story in the way he weeps over the old man's scars. He loves Santiago so much that it brings him pain to see how much the old man suffered.
Explain the connection between the following claim and evidence in The Crucible:
Claim: The people of Salem acted out of fear rather right, moral standards.
Evidence: "PARRIS: We cannot leap to witchcraft. They will howl me out of Salem for such corruption in my house!" (p. 14)
In this quote, Parris isn't denying witchcraft based off his trust in his daughter or love for her. Rather he's focused on keeping witchcraft out of the story because he's afraid of what the townspeople might say if his own daughter were accused.Throughout the story, Reverend Parris is concerned more with his reputation than anything else. The fear that his reputation will be tainted is the motivating factor behind most of his actions.
Write a sentence that correctly uses the word elusive. In order for me to accept your sentence, the word needs to be used correctly in both a grammatical and logical sense. Your sentence also needs to display understanding of the word.
Answers may very.
(elusive is an adjective, common collocations include "remain elusive" "elusive + noun")
What does baseball symbolize in the story of The Old Man and the Sea and what theme can that symbol be connected to?
symbol: strength, skill, perseverance, hope
theme: Never give up in the presence of obstacles and setbacks.