V6A 21-11-2023

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Absurdism Module

Before we start

Smartphones in the designated bag, please!

Do you have all your materials with you today? 😊

Is your gum in the bin?

Lesson Set-Up

Welcome + Attendance

Lesson goals (5 min.)

QotW (5 min.)

 / Waiting for Godot analysis 

 / The Dumb Waiter analysis cont.:

• Give an analysis of the following literary elements (characters, plot, setting, themes, symbols, POV, the title)
• Some study questions to practise with (35 min.) (together / individual / pair work)

 / Done? --> Unlikely (? min.)

Homework:
Finish reading + analyse Waiting for Godot

Lesson Goals

Explain in your own words:

• 2 literary elements of The Dumb Waiter;
• 2 study questions about The Dumb Waiter.

Quote of the Week

"The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious."

- Oswald Spengler

Body of the lesson

In the next 40-ish min., we'll focus on the next exercise:

Together:

 / Waiting for Godot analysis 

  / The Dumb Waiter analysis cont.:

• Give an analysis of the following literary elements (characters, plot, setting, themes, symbols, POV, the title)
  
• Some study questions to practise with (35 min.)

Individually / Pair work:

/ See "Together" (? min.) (individual / pair work)

 / Done? --> Unlikely (? min.)

Literary elements

• Characters: Ben - Gus - Wilson
•  Plot: Exposition - Rising Action - Conflict - Climax - Falling Action - Resolution
• Setting (Time + Place)
• Themes
• Symbols
• POV
• Title

Study Questions

1. Explain how language is often echoed between the characters in the play and its impact on both the characters and the reader;
2. What kind of role does silence have in this play, and what does it try to either conceal or bring forth?;
3. Explain the tension and anxiety between social classes and how this is displayed in the play;
4. Explain how foreshadowing plays a part in revealing what is happening in this play;
5. Explain why this play can be characterised as being absurd while giving specific examples;
6. Repetion seems to have a prominent role in the play. Explain its significance;
7. Make a comparison between this play and capitalist slavery.

Lesson Goals Check

Explain in your own words:

• 2 literary elements of The Dumb Waiter;
• 2 study questions about The Dumb Waiter.

Homework

Finish reading + analyse Waiting for Godot

Class dismissed!😊