In Act Three of The Crucible, it is clear that the proceedings of the court are unfair and that justice is not being served. Defendants are denied legal representation by lawyers and people are convicted without real evidence. Clearly, our legal system is much more effective in the 21st century than it was in the 16th. However, the court system still has its flaws.
Find and discuss a famous contemporary court case that you think was unfair and that justice was not served. Describe the case, defend your argument, and compare it to the proceedings during the Salem Witch Trials as depicted in The Crucible.
Write at least two clear paragraphs. Post and comment by Sunday, October 31.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Extra Credit: Video or Photo Post
Extra Credit! Find a video, photo, or song that you think relates thematically to The Crucible and post it to your blog.
Go beyond the obvious, try not to be too literal. More points will be given for choices that show the meaning of the play and its characters and conflicts rather than just the plot (for example, a picture of a witch will get you less credit than something that requires more complex thought.)
Embed the video, photo, or song into your post and write at least one paragraph that explains why you chose it and how it relates to The Crucible.
Due Sunday, October 21.
Go beyond the obvious, try not to be too literal. More points will be given for choices that show the meaning of the play and its characters and conflicts rather than just the plot (for example, a picture of a witch will get you less credit than something that requires more complex thought.)
Embed the video, photo, or song into your post and write at least one paragraph that explains why you chose it and how it relates to The Crucible.
Due Sunday, October 21.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Why are we reading The Crucible?
Over the past few weeks I've been faced with a difficult question from many of you: Why are we reading The Crucible? I've feebly responded to it with reasons that reference understanding the American literary tradition and understanding where some of our current values as Americans stem from. However, I'm not sure that answers the question at all.
Trying to answer the question of why we're reading The Crucible is like trying to answer the question of why do we study literature at all. Why do we read novels, stories, poetry and plays? How does reading the same things your parents and possibly grandparents read in high school help you become a mature member of society?
A good place to start when thinking about why we're reading is to think about how what we're reading relates to your life and your personal experiences. Choose something from The Crucible and relate it in an insightful way to your own life. You could discuss a character, conflicts between characters, a character's struggle between their own impulses and doing what is right or wrong, or events from the play in general.
Write at least two paragraphs in which you discuss something from The Crucible and how it relates to your own personal experiences. The connection between the play and your life should be clear and insightful. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the play in your discussion of characters, conflict or events.
Due Friday, October 15.
Trying to answer the question of why we're reading The Crucible is like trying to answer the question of why do we study literature at all. Why do we read novels, stories, poetry and plays? How does reading the same things your parents and possibly grandparents read in high school help you become a mature member of society?
A good place to start when thinking about why we're reading is to think about how what we're reading relates to your life and your personal experiences. Choose something from The Crucible and relate it in an insightful way to your own life. You could discuss a character, conflicts between characters, a character's struggle between their own impulses and doing what is right or wrong, or events from the play in general.
Write at least two paragraphs in which you discuss something from The Crucible and how it relates to your own personal experiences. The connection between the play and your life should be clear and insightful. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the play in your discussion of characters, conflict or events.
Due Friday, October 15.
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