class 2-6-13
Quiz 1 1. Name a way that Lavinia is violated/hurt by Demetrius and Chiron. 2. Name a distinct, second way that she is violated/hurt. 3. Who kills Bassanius? 4. In what place do Titus’ sons Martius and Quintus end up…
Shakespeare’s “Titus Andronicus” Effecting Modern Movies
It is known that Shakespeare has had an effect on modern day plays and movies, but there are several specific instances where Titus Andronicus seems to be directly related to movies of today. Specifically I want to look at the…
Comparing Lavinia and Tamora
Throughout the duration of the play we have encountered thus far, there are a few noticeable similarities and differences between the two lead females, Lavinia and Tamora. While both women are sought after; Lavinia with the brothers and Tamora with…
What Does Lavinia Want? (Sample Blog Post)
It is remarkable that although Lavinia is at the center of the action in act 1 of Titus Adronicus, she has only two speeches in the entire act, one starting at 1.1.157, and the other at 1.1.272. In all, she…
class 2-4-13
Improved writing by learning more flexible and complex syntax Improved writing by learning figures of speech Larger and more flexible vocabulary More careful and sharper reading of texts Development of creative imagination and problems solving More perceptive awareness of the…
Shakespearean language guide
Words that have shifted meanings “keep” = “defend” or “guard” not “hold on to” (1.1.12) “friends” = political allies and armed men, not just companions (1.1.53) “weeds” = clothes, not unwanted plants (1.1.70-71) Circumlocution and literary play “I am the…
class lecture 1-28-13
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