1. How does Lady Catherine act towards those around her? What about Elizabeth does Lady Catherine disapprove of?
2. How is Elizabeth acting towards Darcy? Darcy towards Elizabeth?
3. Elizabeth seems as if her opinion towards Darcy is starting to change--what does she hear from Col. Fitzwilliam that quickly changes her mind back?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ch. 27 and 28 Summaries--Homework 2/28 (Tues.)
Homework: Complete the double negatives worksheet from class
Chapters 27 and 28 (which we will skip):
* In March, Elizabeth leaves to visit Charlotte in Hunsford along with Charlotte's family.
* She says an affectionate good-bye to Wickham, even though he is now paying attention to another woman.
* Elizabeth reflects that Wickham will always be her model of perfect amiability in a man.
* Elizabeth and Charlotte's family stop to visit Jane in London on the way.
* Jane looks OK, but Mrs. Gardiner lets Elizabeth know that Jane is still suffering, even though she had thoroughly given up any expectations of a relationship with Mr. or Miss Bingley.
* Mrs. Gardiner also takes back her approval of Wickham, arguing that his switch in his affections from Elizabeth to Ms. King, a woman who had recently inherited money makes him look bad.
* Elizabeth defends him as best she can and reveals that perhaps she is more hurt by Wickham than she cares to admit.
* Elizabeth and the Lucases arrive in Hunsford. Mr. Collins takes care to point out every lovely thing in his home, to give Elizabeth the chance to regret that it's not hers.
* Charlotte takes her around the house and Elizabeth can tell that her friend likes her life, especially when she can forget that Mr. Collins is part of it.
* At dinner, Elizabeth learns that she will be able to meet Lady Catherine during church on Sunday.
* The next day, Elizabeth has a chance to observe Miss de Bourgh, Lady Catherine's daughter. She looks "sickly and cross." This, Elizabeth reflects, is perfect. If Miss de Bourgh is to marry Mr. Darcy, she will be the perfect companion for him.
* Charlotte lets them know that Miss de Bourgh has invited them all to dine at Rosings Park, the de Bourgh estate, the next day.
(from: http://www.shmoop.com/pride-and-prejudice/part-2-chapter-5-summary.html)
Chapters 27 and 28 (which we will skip):
* In March, Elizabeth leaves to visit Charlotte in Hunsford along with Charlotte's family.
* She says an affectionate good-bye to Wickham, even though he is now paying attention to another woman.
* Elizabeth reflects that Wickham will always be her model of perfect amiability in a man.
* Elizabeth and Charlotte's family stop to visit Jane in London on the way.
* Jane looks OK, but Mrs. Gardiner lets Elizabeth know that Jane is still suffering, even though she had thoroughly given up any expectations of a relationship with Mr. or Miss Bingley.
* Mrs. Gardiner also takes back her approval of Wickham, arguing that his switch in his affections from Elizabeth to Ms. King, a woman who had recently inherited money makes him look bad.
* Elizabeth defends him as best she can and reveals that perhaps she is more hurt by Wickham than she cares to admit.
* Elizabeth and the Lucases arrive in Hunsford. Mr. Collins takes care to point out every lovely thing in his home, to give Elizabeth the chance to regret that it's not hers.
* Charlotte takes her around the house and Elizabeth can tell that her friend likes her life, especially when she can forget that Mr. Collins is part of it.
* At dinner, Elizabeth learns that she will be able to meet Lady Catherine during church on Sunday.
* The next day, Elizabeth has a chance to observe Miss de Bourgh, Lady Catherine's daughter. She looks "sickly and cross." This, Elizabeth reflects, is perfect. If Miss de Bourgh is to marry Mr. Darcy, she will be the perfect companion for him.
* Charlotte lets them know that Miss de Bourgh has invited them all to dine at Rosings Park, the de Bourgh estate, the next day.
(from: http://www.shmoop.com/pride-and-prejudice/part-2-chapter-5-summary.html)
Monday, February 27, 2012
Hw#6 Pride and Prejudice----15 pts. ---Tomorrow is the last day to turn in hw #1-5 for P and P!
Use the chart we did today in class to answer the following question. Please use textual evidence in your answer!!!:
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*Compare and contrast the advice given by Mrs. Gardiner (aunt) and Mr. Bennet (dad) regarding Wickham.
*What does this tell you about each character?(Meaning, what can you infer about the *kind of person each is based on his/her advice).Use adjectives please.
*Whose advice do you think is best and why? What advice would you give her regarding the situation?
(Remember dramatic irony!!!!!! Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Gardiner do not know what we know about Wickham!)
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*Compare and contrast the advice given by Mrs. Gardiner (aunt) and Mr. Bennet (dad) regarding Wickham.
*What does this tell you about each character?(Meaning, what can you infer about the *kind of person each is based on his/her advice).Use adjectives please.
*Whose advice do you think is best and why? What advice would you give her regarding the situation?
(Remember dramatic irony!!!!!! Mr. Bennet and Mrs. Gardiner do not know what we know about Wickham!)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Hw #5 P and P: Charlotte Lucas-- 10 pts.
Ch. 22
Charlotte Lucas has been secretly attentive and encouraging to Mr. Collins and aware of his shortcomings but wanting stability in her future, accepts a proposal of marriage from him.
Elizabeth is disappointed that her friend is humiliating herself for money and doesn't think she could ever do such a thing.
(Remember, Charlotte has already stated that it's only luck that determines if you are happy in marriage or not, because regardless of how you feel before the marriage, you start growing apart afterward regardless.)
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So, who do you think is right? Is it wrong to want to marry someone who can provide for you even if you are not madly in love? Or, is it ridiculous to think love alone will be able to make you happy in life? (keep in mind a great number of divorces are caused by $ problems). Please explain your answer as thoroughly as possible.
Elizabeth is disappointed that her friend is humiliating herself for money and doesn't think she could ever do such a thing.
(Remember, Charlotte has already stated that it's only luck that determines if you are happy in marriage or not, because regardless of how you feel before the marriage, you start growing apart afterward regardless.)
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So, who do you think is right? Is it wrong to want to marry someone who can provide for you even if you are not madly in love? Or, is it ridiculous to think love alone will be able to make you happy in life? (keep in mind a great number of divorces are caused by $ problems). Please explain your answer as thoroughly as possible.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Characterization of Mr. Collins
We need to complete a characterization chart for Mr. Collins: We will be using the following pages:
First, we will go over what we already read together: Ch. 15-- pg. 59, Ch. 16--pgs. 64-65
Next, you will work on adding some using Ch. 19.--beginning on pg. 91, as we read in class today.
First, we will go over what we already read together: Ch. 15-- pg. 59, Ch. 16--pgs. 64-65
Next, you will work on adding some using Ch. 19.--beginning on pg. 91, as we read in class today.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Hw #4--Pride and Prejudice-- 20 pts.
Miss Bingley is described by the narrator as being entitled which is defined as a guarantee of access to benefits based on established rights or by legislation.
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However, today's teens are often accused of having a "sense" or "feeling" of entitlement, which refers to a notion or belief that one is deserving of some particular reward or benefit without any reason other than-- you are you and the world owes you something.
Do you agree or disagree with this--meaning--do you think today's teens have a sense of entitlement---that they should have anything they want "just because" they deserve it? Explain your answer please. Give any examples you can think of as support.
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However, today's teens are often accused of having a "sense" or "feeling" of entitlement, which refers to a notion or belief that one is deserving of some particular reward or benefit without any reason other than-- you are you and the world owes you something.
Do you agree or disagree with this--meaning--do you think today's teens have a sense of entitlement---that they should have anything they want "just because" they deserve it? Explain your answer please. Give any examples you can think of as support.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Point of view
Point of View - who tells the story and how it is told; it can sometimes indirectly establish the author's intentions.
* Narrator - The person telling the story who may or may not be a character in the story.
* First-person - Narrator participates in action but has limited knowledge/vision.("I")
* Second person - Narrator addresses the reader directly as though she is part of the story. ("you")
* Third Person - Narrator is unnamed outside observer (not a character in the story.) He/she reports and lets the reader supply the meaning.
* Omniscient - All-knowing-- the narrator knows what each character is thinking and feeling.
* Narrator - The person telling the story who may or may not be a character in the story.
* First-person - Narrator participates in action but has limited knowledge/vision.("I")
* Second person - Narrator addresses the reader directly as though she is part of the story. ("you")
* Third Person - Narrator is unnamed outside observer (not a character in the story.) He/she reports and lets the reader supply the meaning.
* Omniscient - All-knowing-- the narrator knows what each character is thinking and feeling.
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