Brit Lit:

Today:

A+B+C Watched Wuthering Heights.

C Block had paper assignment:

1.Compare and contrast the the theme of love in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre

Throughout the novels 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte countless comparisons can be made. The two novels explore love, how this powerful emotion is able to overcome countless obstacles.

 

In a well written 5 paragraph essay, please compare and contrast the theme of love in the two novels. 

 

2.  Sequel

 

Imagine 10 years after either novel. Please write a 3 page sequel that is written in 1^st person, and follows the outline that we discussed for a Victorian Novel.

 

3.  Class Issues

 

 Think about the role that social class plays in Jane Eyre. What social classes are represented in the novel? To what extent is each class depicted?

 

Are all the classes given equal representation? How do the classes shown in the novels relate to the classes that realistically existed in the time and place where the novel(s) take place? Please consider two important questions: how does the author feel about the different social classes, and how can you tell the author's opinion? Write a paper that explores the way that social class and class issues affect the characters and plot of your novel.

 

4.  Positive/Negative Characters

 

In the novels Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights, some of the characters are given positive, sympathetic portrayals. Others have negative, perhaps even villainous portrayals. Still others may begin with negative qualities and gradually become more and more positive. Rarely does an author rely on the reader's personal sense of morality to determine which characters are positive and which are negative.

Instead, there are details, actions, and characteristics that help define who is

"good" and who is "bad." It's easy to know the difference in old westerns—goodguys wear white hats; bad guys wear black hats. But even then, there are other details that help you know what it going on, details that even help you construct hierarchies (e.g., slightly bad to fully evil). Think about your novel. How does the author indicate which characters are positive and which are negative? In your essay, explain how you can tell the difference.

C Block:  Please read to pg. 109 in JE

 

 

Brit Lit:

Today:
A Block: We read pgs 922-929 of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. CH 1 ends with Jane being place in the Red room.

Assignment:  Write a 1st person account of what was so bad about being placed in the red room.

B:  We finished the movie Jane Eyre.

C:  We read ch 1.CH 1 ends with Jane being place in the Red room.

Assignment:  Write a 1st person account of what was so bad about being placed in the red room.

HW:  Please read to pg 45.

Brit Lit:

Today:

A and B watched Jane Eyre.

C Block- Epic 4th annual Shakespeare Olympics!  Pictures soon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k7VXDPdg4k

Brit Lit:

Today:

A + C:  Sr's went to the computer lab to begin work on their final portfolio.  End in greatness.

Jr's:  A Block:  You watched Jane Eyre

C Block:

You broke into small groups and researched:

Research Topic #1:  Define feminism.  Please examine how Jane Eyre fits this definition.  Please also have 3-4 from the same relative time period that also fit this mode.  Please find two other authors’ that claim to have been inspired or influenced by the novel.

 

Research Topic #2:  Bio of Charlotte Bronte.  Please present a well thought out and detailed description of her life.  Your presentation should also include her famous sister Emily.  Please make sure to include important dates.  How did her real life influence the writing of Jane Eyre?

 

Research Topic #3:  Define the Coming of Age novel.  What are the characteristics?  Please examine at least 4 ways the novel fits the definition.  Please discuss 3-4 other novels that can be defined in a similar way in terms of the structure of the story.

 

Research Topic #4:  Define Gothic Literature.  What are the characteristics? Please include 3-4 other novels in your group discussion.    Thus far, how has Jane Eyre fit this definition?  Please also examine how this form of writing has impacted movie making, giving examples where possible.

 

 

B Block:  You took the test for Macbeth.

 

Brit Lit:

Today:

I collected your projects.

A + C took notes on act 4-5

They also took a quiz on 5

B:  We finished the play.  Test tomorrow for those that did not complete the final assignment.  You may use all of your notes.

Seniors- I will be collecting all books Thursday.