Questions on Act III of Blood Wedding
1. Do the Moon and the Beggar Woman give an indication that Leonardo and the Bride will escape ?
2. How is the lullaby of the horse in Act I, Scene 2, a portent of what occurs in the forest ?
3. Who is the Beggar Woman ?
4. Who or what does the Moon symbolize ?
5. How is the relationship between Leonardo and the Bride different from the one between the Bridegroom and the Bride ?
6. a) In what setting does Scene I, Act II, open ? b) What does this setting represent ?
7. Summarize the comments of the three woodcutters in Scene I.
8. In the Moon’s monologue in Scene I, to what does « blood » refer ?
9. Whom is the woodcutter personified as ?
10. Who gives the Bridegroom directions to find his wayward bride and Leonardo ?
11. How do we know that the Bridegroom will not survive the encounter with Leonardo ?
12. What happens when Leonardo and the Bride realize that they are hemmed in ?
13. In Scene I, in the fifth instance from the end, where Leonardo speaks, what kind of imagery is revealed in those lines ?
14. What is the significance of the Beggar Woman opening her cloak at the end of Scene I ?
15. Why does Scene II open in a white room with arches and thick walls ?
16. How does the Beggar Woman invoke images of death in the beginning of Scene II ?
17. How does the Mother rationalize her life now that her remaining son has been killed ?
18. How does the Mother react to the Bride’s arrival in Scene II ?
19. The play begins and ends with which image?
20. Garcia Lorca creates a landscape so rustic and primitive that it virtually stands outside of time. There are no modern objects with which one can place the play in a specific era ; therefore, what object mentioned in the play can be seen as rather anachronistic ?
21. How can the locale of the forest symbolize both life and death ?
22. Why are the woodcutters a natural choice to report and comment on the pursuit and the encounter between the Bridegroom and Leonardo and the Bride ?
23. What are the allusions to Christianity in Scene III ?
24. Explain the fates of the Bridegroom, Leonardo, and the Bride.
25. With what does the playwright equate the passion of the couple ?
26. What is ironic about the Mother and the women chanting : « Sweet nails/ Sweet cross,/ Sweet Name--/ Jesus » ?
27. Give an example of cartharsis in this play.
28. In giving Leonardo Felix the only proper name in the play, how might the playwright be suggesting that social customs and the conformity they require might be a problem ?
29. Blood Wedding is not merely about a wedding but about the wedding in the blood of the antagonistic forces that together compromise the human condition. Explain this war in the blood on many levels.
30. Explain the ritual of the matador and the bull in a bull fight.
31. Explain the opening of the final scene of the play where the little girls are winding red wool.
32. In the last phase of the play, how is the Bride likened to nature ?
33. What is an irony at the end of the play ?
34. What are the five lyrical passages in the play ?
35. What symbols does Garca Lorca use to indicate the inevitability of fate in the final scene ?
36. How is the climax of Act III similar to action in Oedipus Rex ?
23 September 2010
Act II Questions on BLOODWEDDING
Blood Wedding : Act II Questions
1. What is a major similarity between the end of Act II, Scene 1, of Blood Wedding and the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex ?
2. Who are the young men and girls in Act II ? What is their purpose ?
3. How does the reader know that the Bride is not a typical happy bride on her wedding day ?
4. What is the argument about between the Bride and Leonardo on her wedding day ?
5. What new information about the reason for the Bride’s acceptance of the Bridegroom’s proposal of marriage do we learn in Act II ?
6. How do the reports of the wedding given by minor characters in Act II contrast with the true attitude of the Bride ?
7. How does Leonardo’s presence at the wedding upset the traditional balance of society ?
8. Name the characters that are unhappy so far in this play and comment on why each one is.
9. What is the setting of Act II ?
10.How can Leonardo’s plight be seen by the reader as a plea for divorce reform in Catholic Spain ?
11.Why do the Bridegroom and a party of men seek out the Bride and Leonardo ?
1. What is a major similarity between the end of Act II, Scene 1, of Blood Wedding and the death of Jocasta and the blinding of Oedipus in Oedipus Rex ?
2. Who are the young men and girls in Act II ? What is their purpose ?
3. How does the reader know that the Bride is not a typical happy bride on her wedding day ?
4. What is the argument about between the Bride and Leonardo on her wedding day ?
5. What new information about the reason for the Bride’s acceptance of the Bridegroom’s proposal of marriage do we learn in Act II ?
6. How do the reports of the wedding given by minor characters in Act II contrast with the true attitude of the Bride ?
7. How does Leonardo’s presence at the wedding upset the traditional balance of society ?
8. Name the characters that are unhappy so far in this play and comment on why each one is.
9. What is the setting of Act II ?
10.How can Leonardo’s plight be seen by the reader as a plea for divorce reform in Catholic Spain ?
11.Why do the Bridegroom and a party of men seek out the Bride and Leonardo ?
Act 1 of BLOOD WEDDING
Questions on Act I of Blood Wedding
1. The lullaby that the Mother-in-Law and the Wife sing to the baby seems to be an omen. Why?
2. Why are the Mother-in-Law and Wife impressed by the news of the girl?
3. Why is it a bad omen when the Father says of his daughter, “She’s like my wife, in every way”?
4. What is the significance of the color of the room at the Bridegroom’s house in which the play opens?
5. Leonardo’s and the Bride’s homes are characterized by the color pink. What is the significance here?
6. Describe the Bride’s demeanor in Act I.
7. Lack of what characteristic(s) makes the Bridegroom the least compelling major character in the play?
8. Who makes up the chorus in Act I?
9. How does the motif of renewal apply to the Bride’s Father and to the Bridegroom’s Mother?
10.How does the position of Scenes 1 and 3 in Act I relate to the motif of renewal?
11.Who represents the “horse”?
12.What does marriage with the Bridegroom promise for the Bride?
13.Comment on the “lullaby” that the Mother-in-Law and the Wife sing to the baby.
14.Comment on the Mother’s role in the play.
15.Find evidence in the play to support the statement that the Mother is suspicious of the Bride.
16.Of what is “blood” symbolic?
17. What is significant about the position of the scene with the lullaby of “the big horse who didn’t like water”?
18.What does the “bull” symbolize?
19.Explain the following line: “Men, men; wheat, wheat…”
20.What do you think is implied in the Bride’s sullenness and depression in Act I?
1. The lullaby that the Mother-in-Law and the Wife sing to the baby seems to be an omen. Why?
2. Why are the Mother-in-Law and Wife impressed by the news of the girl?
3. Why is it a bad omen when the Father says of his daughter, “She’s like my wife, in every way”?
4. What is the significance of the color of the room at the Bridegroom’s house in which the play opens?
5. Leonardo’s and the Bride’s homes are characterized by the color pink. What is the significance here?
6. Describe the Bride’s demeanor in Act I.
7. Lack of what characteristic(s) makes the Bridegroom the least compelling major character in the play?
8. Who makes up the chorus in Act I?
9. How does the motif of renewal apply to the Bride’s Father and to the Bridegroom’s Mother?
10.How does the position of Scenes 1 and 3 in Act I relate to the motif of renewal?
11.Who represents the “horse”?
12.What does marriage with the Bridegroom promise for the Bride?
13.Comment on the “lullaby” that the Mother-in-Law and the Wife sing to the baby.
14.Comment on the Mother’s role in the play.
15.Find evidence in the play to support the statement that the Mother is suspicious of the Bride.
16.Of what is “blood” symbolic?
17. What is significant about the position of the scene with the lullaby of “the big horse who didn’t like water”?
18.What does the “bull” symbolize?
19.Explain the following line: “Men, men; wheat, wheat…”
20.What do you think is implied in the Bride’s sullenness and depression in Act I?
09 September 2010
Quote Project on CYRANO DE BERGERAC
Quote Project on CYRANO DE BERGERAC
QUOTES PROJECT—S. SHAW
You will collect six quotes from the play that are noteworthy from your perspective. You will also select a seventh quote which represents “The Quote of the Play.” Then you will write a REFLECTIVE LETTER about the play and your reactions to both it and the annotated passages that you assembled.
Procedure for the first 6 quotes:
First, in a well-written paragraph, explain how the passage “fits” into the play (does the passage add to the character development, the plot line, the details of the setting, and so forth). Discuss the importance of the passage to the play’s message or meaning or theme.
Then, in a well-written paragraph, react to the passage as a reader. Make me understand WHY you have selected this passage. To generate responses, you can consider the following as suggested prompts or questions:
Why does the passage impress, intrigue, horrify, or puzzle you?
Do you find the playwright’s use of language appealing or powerful? Does the passage jump off the page as a great descriptive passage?
Does it prompt a strong response from you as you read it? Does it present itself as so well crafted that you just love the sound of it? Is the language beautiful, descriptive, graphic?
Is it particularly meaningful? Is it a high point in the play?
Do you find yourself in agreement/disagreement with the ideas expressed?
Does the passage remind you of a situation you have lived as well?
Does the passage make you laugh out loud or make you melancholy or make you something else?
Does the playwright or the character raise intriguing questions or issues?
Does the passage challenge or expand your thinking?
You are not limited to the above list, nor do I expect you to answer all of the above; but, your responses to the passages should clearly explain to me WHY these passages mean something to you, WHY these passages caught your attention.
Procedure for the 7th quote:
Select ANOTHER, DIFFERENT passage as “The Quote of the Play”: that one passage or quote that captures the essence—the true meaning—of the play for you, the reader. In a well-written paragraph, explain exactly HOW this passage is the one perfect quote from the play.
REFLECTIVE LETTER
Lastly, you need to write me a REFLECTIVE LETTER about reading this play and creating your quotes paper. Write to me about the thoughts and feelings and observations and new insights you experienced while reading the play. Write to me about selecting the quotes you selected. Some things to think about for your letter may include:
Tell me what you worked on the hardest or struggled with in doing this assignment.
Share with me what you think you did well: what worked, really worked.
Show me where you were drawn into the play and where you were pulled away from it. Identify, in your opinion, the playwright’s—or the story’s—greatest strength and weakness.
Explore what value, besides entertainment, this play has.
Share your overall impressions of the play.
Discuss if you found yourself changing your mind about the play and/or the assignment.
Tell me what you as a reader and as a student need to focus on for the next assignment.
Your REFLECTIVE LETTER is your chance to “talk” with me about the play, your project, and your experiences in completing this assignment. With your letter, make me see your work—and your learning—through your eyes.
IMPORTANT STUFF
All aspects of this assignment must be typed.
Passages must be at least two sentences long. (Many will be longer.)
Passages must be from throughout the entire play, not just from a single act.
All passages must be in quotation marks—and be sure to copy the passage exactly as it appears in the play.
All passages must include the page number from which they are taken. Cite page numbers as (235), or (16), or (105).
Late penalties will be given if this project is not handed in on Friday, October 28, 2011.
The REFLECTIVE LETTER is a required component of this assignment!
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 10/28/11.
QUOTES PROJECT—S. SHAW
You will collect six quotes from the play that are noteworthy from your perspective. You will also select a seventh quote which represents “The Quote of the Play.” Then you will write a REFLECTIVE LETTER about the play and your reactions to both it and the annotated passages that you assembled.
Procedure for the first 6 quotes:
First, in a well-written paragraph, explain how the passage “fits” into the play (does the passage add to the character development, the plot line, the details of the setting, and so forth). Discuss the importance of the passage to the play’s message or meaning or theme.
Then, in a well-written paragraph, react to the passage as a reader. Make me understand WHY you have selected this passage. To generate responses, you can consider the following as suggested prompts or questions:
Why does the passage impress, intrigue, horrify, or puzzle you?
Do you find the playwright’s use of language appealing or powerful? Does the passage jump off the page as a great descriptive passage?
Does it prompt a strong response from you as you read it? Does it present itself as so well crafted that you just love the sound of it? Is the language beautiful, descriptive, graphic?
Is it particularly meaningful? Is it a high point in the play?
Do you find yourself in agreement/disagreement with the ideas expressed?
Does the passage remind you of a situation you have lived as well?
Does the passage make you laugh out loud or make you melancholy or make you something else?
Does the playwright or the character raise intriguing questions or issues?
Does the passage challenge or expand your thinking?
You are not limited to the above list, nor do I expect you to answer all of the above; but, your responses to the passages should clearly explain to me WHY these passages mean something to you, WHY these passages caught your attention.
Procedure for the 7th quote:
Select ANOTHER, DIFFERENT passage as “The Quote of the Play”: that one passage or quote that captures the essence—the true meaning—of the play for you, the reader. In a well-written paragraph, explain exactly HOW this passage is the one perfect quote from the play.
REFLECTIVE LETTER
Lastly, you need to write me a REFLECTIVE LETTER about reading this play and creating your quotes paper. Write to me about the thoughts and feelings and observations and new insights you experienced while reading the play. Write to me about selecting the quotes you selected. Some things to think about for your letter may include:
Tell me what you worked on the hardest or struggled with in doing this assignment.
Share with me what you think you did well: what worked, really worked.
Show me where you were drawn into the play and where you were pulled away from it. Identify, in your opinion, the playwright’s—or the story’s—greatest strength and weakness.
Explore what value, besides entertainment, this play has.
Share your overall impressions of the play.
Discuss if you found yourself changing your mind about the play and/or the assignment.
Tell me what you as a reader and as a student need to focus on for the next assignment.
Your REFLECTIVE LETTER is your chance to “talk” with me about the play, your project, and your experiences in completing this assignment. With your letter, make me see your work—and your learning—through your eyes.
IMPORTANT STUFF
All aspects of this assignment must be typed.
Passages must be at least two sentences long. (Many will be longer.)
Passages must be from throughout the entire play, not just from a single act.
All passages must be in quotation marks—and be sure to copy the passage exactly as it appears in the play.
All passages must include the page number from which they are taken. Cite page numbers as (235), or (16), or (105).
Late penalties will be given if this project is not handed in on Friday, October 28, 2011.
The REFLECTIVE LETTER is a required component of this assignment!
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 10/28/11.
Quote Project on A Doll’s House
QUOTES PROJECT—S. SHAW
You will collect six quotes from the play that are noteworthy from your perspective. You will also select a seventh quote which represents “The Quote of the Play.” Then you will write a REFLECTIVE LETTER about the play and your reactions to both it and the annotated passages that you assembled.
Procedure for the first 6 quotes:
First, in a well-written paragraph, explain how the passage “fits” into the play (does the passage add to the character development, the plot line, the details of the setting, and so forth). Discuss the importance of the passage to the play’s message or meaning or theme.
Then, in a well-written paragraph, react to the passage as a reader. Make me understand WHY you have selected this passage. To generate responses, you can consider the following as suggested prompts or questions:
Why does the passage impress, intrigue, horrify, or puzzle you?
Do you find the playwright’s use of language appealing or powerful? Does the passage jump off the page as a great descriptive passage?
Does it prompt a strong response from you as you read it? Does it present itself as so well crafted that you just love the sound of it? Is the language beautiful, descriptive, graphic?
Is it particularly meaningful? Is it a high point in the play?
Do you find yourself in agreement/disagreement with the ideas expressed?
Does the passage remind you of a situation you have lived as well?
Does the passage make you laugh out loud or make you melancholy or make you something else?
Does the playwright or the character raise intriguing questions or issues?
Does the passage challenge or expand your thinking?
You are not limited to the above list, nor do I expect you to answer all of the above; but, your responses to the passages should clearly explain to me WHY these passages mean something to you, WHY these passages caught your attention.
Procedure for the 7th quote:
Select ANOTHER, DIFFERENT passage as “The Quote of the Play”: that one passage or quote that captures the essence—the true meaning—of the play for you, the reader. In a well-written paragraph, explain exactly HOW this passage is the one perfect quote from the play.
REFLECTIVE LETTER
Lastly, you need to write me a REFLECTIVE LETTER about reading this play and creating your quotes paper. Write to me about the thoughts and feelings and observations and new insights you experienced while reading the play. Write to me about selecting the quotes you selected. Some things to think about for your letter may include:
Tell me what you worked on the hardest or struggled with in doing this assignment.
Share with me what you think you did well: what worked, really worked.
Show me where you were drawn into the play and where you were pulled away from it. Identify, in your opinion, the playwright’s—or the story’s—greatest strength and weakness.
Explore what value, besides entertainment, this play has.
Share your overall impressions of the play.
Discuss if you found yourself changing your mind about the play and/or the assignment.
Tell me what you as a reader and as a student need to focus on for the next assignment.
Your REFLECTIVE LETTER is your chance to “talk” with me about the play, your project, and your experiences in completing this assignment. With your letter, make me see your work—and your learning—through your eyes.
IMPORTANT STUFF
All aspects of this assignment must be typed.
Passages must be at least two sentences long. (Many will be longer.)
Passages must be from throughout the entire play, not just from a single act.
All passages must be in quotation marks—and be sure to copy the passage exactly as it appears in the play.
All passages must include the page number from which they are taken. Cite page numbers as (235), or (16), or (105).
Late penalties will be given if this project is not handed in on Friday, September 17, 2010.
The REFLECTIVE LETTER is a required component of this assignment!
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 9/17/10.
QUOTES PROJECT—S. SHAW
You will collect six quotes from the play that are noteworthy from your perspective. You will also select a seventh quote which represents “The Quote of the Play.” Then you will write a REFLECTIVE LETTER about the play and your reactions to both it and the annotated passages that you assembled.
Procedure for the first 6 quotes:
First, in a well-written paragraph, explain how the passage “fits” into the play (does the passage add to the character development, the plot line, the details of the setting, and so forth). Discuss the importance of the passage to the play’s message or meaning or theme.
Then, in a well-written paragraph, react to the passage as a reader. Make me understand WHY you have selected this passage. To generate responses, you can consider the following as suggested prompts or questions:
Why does the passage impress, intrigue, horrify, or puzzle you?
Do you find the playwright’s use of language appealing or powerful? Does the passage jump off the page as a great descriptive passage?
Does it prompt a strong response from you as you read it? Does it present itself as so well crafted that you just love the sound of it? Is the language beautiful, descriptive, graphic?
Is it particularly meaningful? Is it a high point in the play?
Do you find yourself in agreement/disagreement with the ideas expressed?
Does the passage remind you of a situation you have lived as well?
Does the passage make you laugh out loud or make you melancholy or make you something else?
Does the playwright or the character raise intriguing questions or issues?
Does the passage challenge or expand your thinking?
You are not limited to the above list, nor do I expect you to answer all of the above; but, your responses to the passages should clearly explain to me WHY these passages mean something to you, WHY these passages caught your attention.
Procedure for the 7th quote:
Select ANOTHER, DIFFERENT passage as “The Quote of the Play”: that one passage or quote that captures the essence—the true meaning—of the play for you, the reader. In a well-written paragraph, explain exactly HOW this passage is the one perfect quote from the play.
REFLECTIVE LETTER
Lastly, you need to write me a REFLECTIVE LETTER about reading this play and creating your quotes paper. Write to me about the thoughts and feelings and observations and new insights you experienced while reading the play. Write to me about selecting the quotes you selected. Some things to think about for your letter may include:
Tell me what you worked on the hardest or struggled with in doing this assignment.
Share with me what you think you did well: what worked, really worked.
Show me where you were drawn into the play and where you were pulled away from it. Identify, in your opinion, the playwright’s—or the story’s—greatest strength and weakness.
Explore what value, besides entertainment, this play has.
Share your overall impressions of the play.
Discuss if you found yourself changing your mind about the play and/or the assignment.
Tell me what you as a reader and as a student need to focus on for the next assignment.
Your REFLECTIVE LETTER is your chance to “talk” with me about the play, your project, and your experiences in completing this assignment. With your letter, make me see your work—and your learning—through your eyes.
IMPORTANT STUFF
All aspects of this assignment must be typed.
Passages must be at least two sentences long. (Many will be longer.)
Passages must be from throughout the entire play, not just from a single act.
All passages must be in quotation marks—and be sure to copy the passage exactly as it appears in the play.
All passages must include the page number from which they are taken. Cite page numbers as (235), or (16), or (105).
Late penalties will be given if this project is not handed in on Friday, September 17, 2010.
The REFLECTIVE LETTER is a required component of this assignment!
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE IN CLASS ON FRIDAY, 9/17/10.
Model Parenthetical Documentation Examples
Model Parenthetical Citations
MLA (Modern Language Association) format follows the author-page method of citation. This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) from which the quotation is taken must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear in your works cited list (see Your Works Cited Page, below). The author's name may appear either in the sentence itself or in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence.
Examples:
Direct Quotation with author’s name appearing in the sentence: Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).
Direct Quotation without author’s name appearing in the sentence: Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
Paraphrase with author’s name appearing in the sentence: Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
No author’s name given: An anonymous Wordsworth critic once argued that his poems were too emotional ("Wordsworth Is A Loser" 100).
MLA (Modern Language Association) format follows the author-page method of citation. This means that the author's last name and the page number(s) from which the quotation is taken must appear in the text, and a complete reference should appear in your works cited list (see Your Works Cited Page, below). The author's name may appear either in the sentence itself or in parentheses following the quotation or paraphrase, but the page number(s) should always appear in the parentheses, not in the text of your sentence.
Examples:
Direct Quotation with author’s name appearing in the sentence: Wordsworth stated that Romantic poetry was marked by a "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (263).
Direct Quotation without author’s name appearing in the sentence: Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263).
Paraphrase with author’s name appearing in the sentence: Wordsworth extensively explored the role of emotion in the creative process (263).
No author’s name given: An anonymous Wordsworth critic once argued that his poems were too emotional ("Wordsworth Is A Loser" 100).
CITATION FOR WORKS CITED PAGE--MLA FORMAT
Please go to the following website for information on how to properly cite sources for your Works Cited page:
http://www.studyguide.org/MLAdocumentation.htm
http://www.studyguide.org/MLAdocumentation.htm
Guidelines for writing a Works Cited page in MLA format
GENERAL GUIDLINES FOR WRITING A WORKS CITED PAGE IN MLA FORMAT
Type your paper on a computer and print it out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
Double-space the text of your paper, and use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are recognizable one from another. The font size should be 12 pt.
Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise instructed by your instructor).
Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
Indent the first line of paragraphs one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the Tab key as opposed to pushing the Space Bar five times.
Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor may ask that you omit the number on your first page. Always follow your instructor's guidelines.)
Use italics throughout your essay for the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, providing emphasis.
If you have any endnotes, include them on a separate page before your Works Cited page. Entitle the section Notes (centered, unformatted).
Type your paper on a computer and print it out on standard, white 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
Double-space the text of your paper, and use a legible font (e.g. Times New Roman). Whatever font you choose, MLA recommends that the regular and italics type styles contrast enough that they are recognizable one from another. The font size should be 12 pt.
Leave only one space after periods or other punctuation marks (unless otherwise instructed by your instructor).
Set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
Indent the first line of paragraphs one half-inch from the left margin. MLA recommends that you use the Tab key as opposed to pushing the Space Bar five times.
Create a header that numbers all pages consecutively in the upper right-hand corner, one-half inch from the top and flush with the right margin. (Note: Your instructor may ask that you omit the number on your first page. Always follow your instructor's guidelines.)
Use italics throughout your essay for the titles of longer works and, only when absolutely necessary, providing emphasis.
If you have any endnotes, include them on a separate page before your Works Cited page. Entitle the section Notes (centered, unformatted).
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