“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.” Lewis Carrol

martes, 3 de junio de 2008

IOBE: Acts 2 and 3_Analysis

Hey you guys!!! Here you have the final questionnaire about IOBE. You HAVE TO answer ALL THE QUESTIONS with at least one FULL sentence.

DEADLINE: 9th June

MIND LANGUAGE AND GRAMMAR, PLEASEEEEE!!!!!

NIKE ACTIVITY!!! (like Connie says)

1. What is it to "be Earnest," and what is the importance of doing so?

2. What do you think the author satirizes?

3. A theme that runs through this work is "dishonesty" on several levels. Identify 3 or 4 examples in the play.

4. What about this play is realistic? What is not?

5 .Do the characters exemplify society? If so, how?

6. Is Algernon or Jack more likable? - Why? - Why is the other less likable? -

7. What are some words you would use to describe Algernon? How would you describe Jack?

8. Why do you think Algernon and Jack are friends? What is their friendship like?

9. How are Gwendolen and Cecily alike? How are they different?

10. How would you describe the character of Lady Bracknell? How is she used to satirize the upper class?