Invictus - William Ernest Henley
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Lesson duration is: 45 minItems in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
Do you believe life is guided by fate, or do you believe we create our own destiny?
Fate
Own Destiny
Slide 2 - Poll
Why?
Slide 3 - Mind map
Slide 4 - Slide
Slide 5 - Video
What is the tone of the poem Invictus?
A
Hopeless and defeated
B
Angry and aggressive
C
Courageous and determined
D
Sad and mournful
Slide 6 - Quiz
What does the phrase “My head is bloody, but unbowed” symbolize?
A
Physical pain and weakness
B
Submission to suffering
C
Emotional confusion
D
Strength and resilience
Slide 7 - Quiz
Which poetic device is used in “Black as the pit from pole to pole”?
A
Simile
B
Metaphor
C
Alliteration
D
Hyperbole
Slide 8 - Quiz
What is the main theme of Invictus?
A
The randomness of life
B
Nature’s power
C
Human resilience and control over one’s fate
D
Loss and sorrow
Slide 9 - Quiz
What is the effect of repeating the phrase structure “I am the…” at the end?
A
It creates a rhyme
B
It adds dramatic emphasis and personal empowerment
C
It shows uncertainty
D
It shifts the poem’s tone
Slide 10 - Quiz
How does Henley use imagery and tone to express his inner strength in the face of hardship?
Slide 11 - Open question
The poem ends with “I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” What do you think this means, and how might it inspire someone facing challenges?
