Wednesday, October 30, 2013

October 31, 2013: What's Happening in A.P. Literature?

Happy Halloween!
1. Arrange the desks for a Socratic seminar.
2. Non-participants: Please volunteer for one of these jobs:
  • scribe (on class blog)
  • record-keeper
  • quote-keeper (Would you also serve as a time-keeper? Stop us in time to do the go-around at the end!)
HW--Write about Henry IV, Part 1 on your Big Question Blog. This is due tomorrow.
Review some of the key speeches in Henry--those by Henry, Hal, Hotspur, Falstaff. Put a few small quotes in your head that you can insert in your essay. Adding the actual language of the play will contribute to the richness of your detail.
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  1. kleclaireOctober 31, 2013 at 8:23 AM


    AP Lit Final Henry IV Socratic
    • Is Hal remorseful about killing Hotspur?
    o No; because they needed to fight to prove that he was worthy as a king.
    o Page 215 soliloquy of Hal
     Covering face
    o Hal respects Hotspur but one of them had to die
    o Gaining honor and name through battle
     Honor warriors in noble battle
    • What was Shakespeare trying to symbolize with the absence of Mortimer and Northumberland?
    o Although it is historically true, it shows how the rebel cause fell apart.
    • Do you think Hotspur would have accepted peace if he knew it was an option?
    o He was eager to fight for his cause so it could go either way. He also wanted to spare innocent lives. Both are honorable.
    o Hotspur laments over how many people would die that didn’t need to, but hard to tell if he would give up.
    • At the end, how has the relationship between Hal and Falstaff changed? Was it the same?
    o Falstaff said he would give up sac if he began a Lord.
    o After his death, he gives Hal sac when it should be the sword  symbol
    o Two father figures: King and Falstaff
     What did Falstaff do to help prepare him for being a King/man?
    • Play in the pub: Hal recognizes that Falstaff is important.
    • Falstaff shows that a King is a person not just a ruler.
     Falstaff was the only one who pushed him to be a good person in his future.
    o Did Hal’s “bad boy” phase teach him how to be human and not just royalty?
    o Falstaff wanted to give Hal something to rebel against. Offering himself up as a father figure to rebel against so Hal can be successful as a king.
    o Drunken friendship but benefits both sides.
    o King thinks Hal should not be out in public as much  loose the shine.
     George and Bill bad boy presidents
    • Royal Court in England: helpful to rebel
     Need to release so that when they are in office they don’t embarrass themselves. Important to rebel/let loose.
    • Healthy to rebel and find yourself  struggle
    • They are in the news
    o Hal has lived their life now so when he is king he is more empathetic.
    o Tavern crawlers are more interested in the corruption of government.
     Jack likes to be around those people because he can relate.
     They are the ones being affected by the choices of the government.
    o Why does Hal let Falstaff take credit for killing Hotspur?

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  2. kleclaireOctober 31, 2013 at 8:24 AM

     Shows Hal as a leader. Is not longer concerned about credit, just cares that his side was successful. Attempting to humor Falstaff; letting him have a last hoorah.
     Roles have switched and Hal is now a father figure. Shows transformation from teenager in a bar to an adult who wants to help his people.
     Hal did that for his dad, so he would gain respect their.
    • Only his dad opinions matter, not the regular people.
    • Why did Falstaff want the credit/honor?
     Hal’s parting gift to Falstaff  friendship is at the end of the road.
     Is Henry a good father?
    • Mediocre: gave them something to work up to but was tough.
     Henry wasn’t a respected king but was a good dad.
    • Two faced: good and bad sides which spark rebellion.
     Dishonorable to have fake kings on the battlefield.
    • Decoys showed Henry’s cowardly attributes.
    • He is not loyal and lets his people die.
    • Kicks people off court that made him King.
    o Is this an anti-war play?
     Rebels represent war. Hotspur is brave but dies a brutal death at the hands of Hal who wants peace. War dies at the hand of peace. War leads to heartbreak for those involved.
     How much Falstaff doesn’t care that all his men died.
     Shakespeare inserting his own opinion?
    • The glory of war and his respect for them.
     Shows an argument not a side.
     Hotspur’s father gets sick before battle  foreshadows outcome.
     Worcester did not accept peace offering because he knew he would take blame for corrupting leader of rebels.
     Everyone hates that everyone has to die but it is just the way it is.
     How people who die for the victors are noble but when you lose there is no honor.
    o Is Falstaff an innocent character?
     What is innocent?
     Has pure qualities but isn’t innocent.
     Has a clear mindset but isn’t physically pure.
     Wasn’t hungry for the glory but just acted on his own agenda.
     “Before I knew thee Hal I knew nothing.”
    • Contrasts simple live life for life.
    o Wrap- Up:
     Falstaff doesn’t die  shows innocence
     Hal became more respected character
     What Shakespeare is saying about honor?
     Is Falstaff a critical character?
     How people in society are affected?
     Outside view not royalty.
     Falstaff’s innocence and what his true character is.
     War discussion and how Shakespeare shows it.
     How giving kill to Falstaff pays Hal’s debt.
     How peace overcomes war.
     Why is Falstaff important?
     Hotspur symbolizes war.
     Relationship of Hal and Henry and Falstaff.
     Relationship of Henry and Hotspur.
     Henry is respected King and smart.
     Play is titles Henry IV but it’s about Hal.
     Falstaff brings out foolish actions.
     Importance of honor
     What is the purpose of all of history?

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  3. kleclaireOctober 31, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Whitney K scribe

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