Monday, February 13, 2012
Myths- Period 9/10
At the end of the movie Troy, Achilles captures the essence of humanity when he says, "The Gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again."
The themes of life and death have come up quite a bit during the presentations. Why were these themes so important to the Greeks? Why do you think the Gods envy mortals? Provide an example from one of the myths taught by your classmates to discuss in detail why the Greeks wrote about such themes. In what way do these myths stand the test of time?
Myths - Period 12
At the end of the movie Troy, Achilles captures the essence of humanity when he says, "The Gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again."
The themes of life and death have come up quite a bit during the presentations. Why were these themes so important to the Greeks? Why do you think the Gods envy mortals? Provide an example from one of the myths taught by your classmates to discuss in detail why the Greeks wrote about such themes. In what way do these myths stand the test of time?
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Print for class by Wednesday January 25th
We have conducted some close "readings" of paintings in class. Below you will find four more paintings, two by Kahlo and two by Munch. Select one to print in color. You can print in the library if need be. You might have to cut and paste the image in a word document. Be sure to leave enough room around the painting to annotate. Bring the image to class on Wednesday, January 25th. You will annotate the painting and connect it to The Metamorphosis in a close reading. Come prepared with notes, quotes, ideas to use for your close reading.
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