MYP3 23-09

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Good Afternoon

Activity Act I, Scene I

In pairs discuss the following:

What's your initial impression of the character of Orsino?

What do we learn about his state of mind and present situation?

justify with examples from the text

Reading 

Act I, Scenes I&II

(a modern reading)

Activity Act I, Scene I&II

Summarize the events that take place in Scene II. What do you learn about the way in which Viola perceives things?

What decision does Viola make that creates an opportunity for future comedy in play?

Activity Act I, Scene I&II

Group Discussion:

What themes are introduced in the opening scenes of the play. Are you surprised given that the play is a comedy?

Reading 

Act I, Scene IV

A Tangled web indeed!

' Oh what a tangled web we weave

When first we practise to deceive.' 

(Sir Walter Scott)

Interpret the meaning of this quote.

Identify the literary device used in the first line.

How can this relate to Shakespearean comedy?

Reading 

Act I, Scene IV&V

Classroom Activity

After reading these Scenes, take 5 minutes to summarize the events of the scenes in writing.

(in your notebooks)

Group Discussion

1. What are your first impressions of Malvolio?

2.  Comment on the language and behaviour of Sir Toby Belch in Scene V.

Homework Activity

Work on the Activity on page 112. Depending on the group you are in work on Scene IV or on Scene V.

Carefully read the instructions on the page.