Ourselves and Others (The Lottery)
What is Character Motivation?
Why a character does what they do.
At the beginning of the play, whose wedding is scheduled to take place in 4 days?
For double points - why are they getting married?
What did Gregor find that he had been transformed into one morning after a fitful night of sleep?
A Vermin (x2)
A bug
Disturbing or horrifying because of its involvement of death or injury
What do either of the stickers outside Mr. Sondergaard's door say?
No Peanuts please!
or
Words, words, words
Describe the setting of The Lottery.
A small rural village, a bright sunny day in June.
Where does a Midsummer Night's Dream take place?
Greece (specifically in and around Athens)
Upon waking up, what is Gregor most concerned about?
Getting to work on time.
What is a theme for A Midsummer Night's Dream?
Many.
What are the formatting expectations for all documents in this class?
Times New Roman
Size 12 Font
Double Spaced
What is the big plot twist in The Lottery?
Everyone has gathered together to select a "Winner" for the lottery that will be stoned to death.
Name all four lovers that serve as our main characters throughout the play.
Demetrius, Helena, Lysander, Hermia.
What are the three elements (that we came up with in class) that make up the Kafkaesque?
- Powerless Protag
- Realistic Setting
- Surreal Elements
Give an example of a symbol from any of the stories we have read in class and detail what that particular symbol represented.
Many.
Name one example of the type of music Mr. Sondergaard plays in class.
For double points, explain why he normally plays music without vocals.
Many – trying to read/write while listening to music with vocals makes it difficult to read/write as your brain is trying to process both at the same time.
What is symbolism?
For double points, provide an example of any symbol from any story we have read this year.
For Triple points, provide an example of a symbol from The Lottery.
When something represents something else – specifically an idea.
The Black box symbolizes tradition.
Why does the flower that is used repeatedly throughout the play have magical powers?
It was accidentally hit with Cupid’s arrow.
Who is the only character Gregor seemingly has a close relationship with?
His sister.
What is another name for Verbal Irony?
Sarcasm
What limitations are there for the Independent Reading project? (As in, what texts are you not allowed to choose?)
You are not allowed to choose any text that could have/will be covered in a class at some point in the past. (Diary of Anne Frank, The Odyssey, etc.)
What are the differences between indirect character traits and direct character traits?
Direct character traits are normally stated and obvious physical descriptors (hair color, etc.)
Indirect character traits are traits that we learn through a character’s actions.
What is the term used to describe when the reader is aware of something that a character is not – such as when Puck mistakenly uses the flower on Lysander instead of Demetrius?
Dramatic Irony
Describe the Surreal
Where dreams meet reality - the absurd
What is Irony?
For double points what are the three different types of irony?
Irony is when something in literature contradicts what the audience expects to happen.
Dramatic Irony
Verbal Irony
Situational Irony
What is the skeleton of a thesis statement that Mr. Sondergaard has provided for you all semester?
By looking at _______ it is easier to understand _______.