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Perspective – Chapter 4

feeneyenglish — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:49:05 +0000

Explain how each character would see the events that happened in chapter 4:

The first one is done for you.

1. Tita: My stupid sister had a baby. I bet it is Pedro’s. How could he have sex with her when I am his wife. I am going to take care of this child like it was my own. Soon he will see me as his mother.

2. Pedro

3. Mama Elena

4. Rosaura

5. Nicholas

Chapter 3: Wedding Cake

feeneyenglish — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:09:55 +0000

1. Explain about the magic that took over Rosaura when she cooks.

2. Explain what lead to Gertrudis to run naked.

3. Why does Pedro do not know what his wife’s body looks like (p. 55)?

4. Make a cartoon of this chapter. Make 3 boxes with picture, dialog.

Where are you going, Where have you been?

feeneyenglish — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:12:08 +0000

Charisma is a power or personal quality that gives a person influence or authority over large numbers of people.

Write about how having a power over someone can be good and bad.

If you had the power to influence others, then what would you want people to do?

Explain how that is good or evil.

You are the Director of the Movie

feeneyenglish — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:49:48 +0000

You have been asked to remake Devil and Daniel Webster. Write a paragraph on the changes you would make.

Hints: Color instead of black and white. Different actors. Setting is the present and Jabez has a different job.

What would be your ideal?

feeneyenglish — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:48:55 +0000

Please explain your answers to the following questions:

What would you want your ideal job be?
What would you want to own?
How would you want to live (married, many partners or alone)?
If you could pick a famous person to be a close friend who would it be?
What part of the world would you live in?

Feuds – examples of hate

feeneyenglish — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:40:11 +0000

Can you recall examples of groups in conflict?

Make a PowerPoint of how the feud between Capulets and Montagues are similar to one of the following: Gangs, wars, racism, or prejudice.

Cannot live without you!

feeneyenglish — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:27:51 +0000

Romeo and Juliet believe they cannot live without each other. Write a PowerPoint on Suicide because of lost love.

Give your opinion.

Tybalt v. Mercutio

feeneyenglish — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:59:50 +0000

Either write three paragraphs or make a PowerPoint on Tybalt v. Mercutio

Compare and contrast the characters of Tybalt and Mercutio. Describe each character’s personality
1. Tybalt = __________________________

2. Mercutio = __________________________
Why does Mercutio hate Tybalt?

Teenage rebellion – Two paragraphs or PowerPoint

feeneyenglish — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:36:44 +0000

Write on Teenage rebellion or make a PowerPoint

Justify Juliet rebelling against her parents. She could have had a wonderful life with Paris. Why did she throw it all away for Romeo. Give an example of how you rebelled against your parents and how it worked out for you.

Impulsive decisions – Two paragraphs or PowerPoint

feeneyenglish — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:19:24 +0000

Romeo, Juliet and Friar Lawrence made impulsive decisions. List a few of these decisions.

Write about a time when you followed your impulses without first considering the consequences of your actions. Note whether the decision led to positive or negative consequences and what you learned from the episode.