Drama

Discuss the quote below:


"There was never yet an uninteresting life. Such a thing is an impossibility. Inside of the dullest exterior there is a drama, a comedy, and a tragedy. "


Mark Twain

Choose another tale from Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales

Choose one of the tales to read on your own time. Identify the tale you chose to read, and then discuss what Chaucer is satirizing through the story.

Share an example of satire. Think of other pieces of literature you've read, movies you've seen, t.v. commercials, etc. Explain what the writer is satirizing.

What is satire?

Purposes for reading

Identify and discuss at least one major purpose for reading Beowulf.

Using literary devices to convey a message in Beowulf

What stylistic devices did the author(s) of Beowulf use to manipulate the reader and to what means?

What questions do you have about Beowulf thus far?