Monday, April 15, 2013

Tuesday 4/16

Journal:  Analyze how Mr. Samsa is portrayed in this passage.  What is ironic about this portrayal?

"The father clenched his fist, showing a hostile expression, as if he wanted to push Gregor back into his room, then looked uncertainly around the living room, covered his eyes with his hands, and cried so that his mighty breast shook."  (Pg. 9)

1.  Discuss Journal


2.  Activity:  Choose any passage from Ch. 1.  Read to the class:  

A.  Explain why you chose it.
B.  Consider the context (plot)
C.  Describe signifcance
D.  Relate to a Modernist Theme.          *10 mins.      Be prepared to present to class.  


3.   Activity:  *(Small Group)   Make a character chart for Mr. Samsa, Mrs. Samsa, Grete, and Lawyer
        List :

Speech                        Actions                                Thoughts                 *15 mins:  Share.


4.  Read Ch. 1  pg. 10.   What   commentary does Gregor offer the lawyer about an individual who may be "incapable of work momentarily"?  Examine his motivation here.    

5.  Finish reading Ch. 1.  Analyze the effect of Kafka's repetition of the word "door".  

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