Recap- Mon, March 29

MONDAY, MARCH 30

-We learned about Satires and the two types: Horatian and Juvenalien (Make sure to pick up a blue sheet of paper about Satires from Smith).
-To go along with that, we split into groups to read a few articles from the Onion (the satirical newspaper with fake articles). Those articles are on her webpage, and very entertaining!
~Onion Articles (Click on link)
-Then we watched the Simpsons and picked apart the different types of Satire
-Also, we have groups that we will form on Wednesday, where we will find satire articles and present them on Friday.

BIG REMINDER: Last Lecture Part 2 is due on FRIDAY!!!!
Also, have your Brave New World copy!

What's the point?

In a quick overview, what is the point of what Oscar Wilde was trying to say by writing this book? Is it significant that he didn't want us to analyze it?

Dorian Gray 17-20

March 12, 2010 Dorian Gray Fischbowl

In your opinion, is Dorian temptation, the sinner or the victim? Explain.

Dorian Gray 13-16

Fishbowl Blog March 3rd

Is it Dorian's fault that he is the man he has become, or is it Lord Henry's influence? Is it a combination of both? Why?

Dorian Gray 9-12

Dorian Grey Chapters 5-8

Do you think the changes in the painting are real or are they just something that Dorian sees out of guilt?
Do you think Dorian would feel bad about Sibyl's death if the painting hadn't changed?

Dorian Gray 5-8

Fishbowl Number 1

Does Dorian's sudden engagement to Sibyl prove that he is more mature or immature?