V6A 23-11-2023

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Absurdism Module

Before we start

Smartphones in the designated bag, please!

Do you have all your materials with you today? 😊

Is your gum in the bin?

Lesson Set-Up

Welcome + Attendance

Lesson goals (5 min.)

 / Analysis of both plays:

• Give an analysis of the following literary elements (characters, plot, setting, themes, symbols, POV, the title) (20 min.) (together / individual / pair work)

/ Study questions of both plays:

• Some study questions to practise with (20 min.) (together / individual / pair work)

 / Done? --> Unlikely (? min.)

Homework:
Today: Deadline Alquin ex. and  practise exam on SOM + Good luck preparing for SE-1😊

Lesson Goals

Explain in your own words:

• 2 literary elements of both plays each;
• 2 study questions about both plays each.

Body of the lesson

In the next 40-ish min., we'll focus on the next exercise:

Together:

 / Analysis of both plays:

• Give an analysis of the following literary elements (characters, plot, setting, themes, symbols, POV, the title) (20 min.) (together / individual / pair work)

/ Study questions of both plays:

• Some study questions to practise with (20 min.) (together / individual / pair work)

Individually / Pair work:

/ See "Together" (? min.) (individual / pair work)

 / Done? --> Unlikely (? min.)

Literary elements of both plays

• Characters: both main as minor characters
•  Plot: Exposition - Rising Action - Conflict - Climax - Falling Action - Resolution
• Setting (Time + Place)
• Themes
• Symbols
• POV
• Title
• Link to Absurdism

Study Questions for The Dumb Waiter

1. Explain how language is often echoed between the characters in the play and its impact on both the characters and the reader;
2. What kind of role does silence have in this play, and what does it try to either conceal or bring forth?;
3. Explain the tension and anxiety between social classes and how this is displayed in the play;
4. Explain how foreshadowing plays a part in revealing what is happening in this play;
5. Explain why this play can be characterised as being absurd while giving specific examples;
6. Repetion seems to have a prominent role in the play. Explain its significance;
7. Make a comparison between this play and capitalist slavery.

Study Questions for Waiting for Godot

1. Explain in what way Pinter has been influenced by Beckett by comparing the two plays;
   
2. Explain the relationship between Vladimir and Estragon. Can they live without one another (Why (not)?
3. (Links to question 2): Explain how the pairs in the play are linked to one another;
   
4. Explain if there is any evidence of existentialism present in this play. Give SEXI examples;
   
5. Explain why it is tricky to claim that Godot is a strict reference to God;
6. Pick a symbol and why it is important in this play. Be SEXI about it!;
   
7. Repetition seems to have a prominent role in the play. Explain its significance;
   
8. There are two ways to interpret this play: a religious one, and a political one. Explain both with references to the play.

Lesson Goals Check

Explain in your own words:

• 2 literary elements of both plays each;
  
• 2 study questions about both plays each.

Homework

Today: Deadline Alquin ex. and practise exam on SOM + Good luck preparing for SE-1😊

Class dismissed!😊