Act 5 reflection...

Referring the Act 5 Sc2, respond to the following statement:

The Cardinal’s ennui is the ennui of everyone who runs out of steam living two lives or living by double standards? How far do you agree with this statement?

No more that 300 words please.

Mr. D

Act 5 quick research task...

Unless you imitate some that do plot great treasons,
And when they have done, go hide themselves I’th’ graves
Of those were actors in’t (lines 291 -3)

Research what Webster referring to here. First correct entry from both classes will win a literary prize!

Mr. D

Act 4 follow up work...

After completing the lesson on Act 4, please respond to the following statement:

Psychological disintegration is often the central horror of Renaissance tragedy. With particular reference to Act 4, how far do you think this statement is true in relation to Duchess of Malfi?

For extension, I'd like to see some research/investigation, and therefore Ao3 references, psychological issues as expressed in the Renaissance period.

Regards,

Mr. D

Holy Sonnets...

In lesson, you will receive one Holy Sonnet by John Donne. You are to respond imaginative and critically as follows:

• You are God.
• You are to send Donne a letter, responding to the arguments and devotions of his poems. In his Holy Sonnets, Donne expresses his intense and personal reflections on faith. Desire seems to be an inverse process, as Donne wishes to become possessed by faith.
• You should critique his assertions and his poetic form (oh, yes, God is a fan of poetry).

You should show your knowledge of your chosen sonnet through your response to Donne. Please address it and send it as follows:

Mr. J. Donne

c/o The Head of A Level English

Jo Richardson Community School

Castle Green, Gale Street

Dagenham, RM9 4UN.

(Don't forget to write a return address on the back of the envelope in case it gets lost!)

I should receive it no later than 10 days after you have this lesson with me. This will leave me enough time to deliver the letter to him before Easter (he gets a little busy around this time).

Regards,

Mr. D

After your lesson/s on Act 3....

Can you pleae respond to the following question in approximately 100 words:

How is the fable of the ‘salmon and dogfish’ a fitting tale for the end of Act 3?

Mr. D