English II Honors—November 16, 2015 Daily Warm-up: Review the Introduction to Greek Drama notes in Activity 4.7. List the various reasons for the Choral Odes. Homework: – Review Antigone notes for a test on Friday. – Reading Plus due Sunday at 11:59.

Unit 4 Embedded Assessment 2 Writing a Literary Analysis Essay on Characterization and Theme – Your assignment is to write an analytical essay about the effect of character interaction in the play Antigone. Choose a character whose words, actions, or ideas contrast with Creon’s character. Explain how those conflicting motivations contribute to Creon’s development as a tragic hero and how the character interactions advance the plot or develop themes of the play.

Rubric for Literary Analysis Essay Scoring Criteria Exemplary IdeasThe essay thoroughly examines the effect of character interaction on plot or theme; accurately analyzes characterization, including another character’s role (such as foil) in the development of a tragic hero; smoothly integrates relevant evidence, including details, quotations, and examples. StructureThe essay uses an effective organizational structure with a logical progression of ideas; introduces the topic engagingly, links supporting ideas, and provides a thoughtful conclusion; uses appropriate and varied transitions. Use of Language The essay uses precise language and variety of sentence structures; maintains an academic voice and objective tone; demonstrates command of conventions with few errors in grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

Outline of an Essay Analyzing Character Interaction Write a thesis statement about how Haemon acts as a character foil for Creon. Which of Creon’s character traits are highlighted by his interactions with Haemon in this scene? Haemon serves as a foil for Creon’s character by highlighting Creon’s...

Outline of an Essay Analyzing Character Interaction I. Thesis II. Topic Sentence 1 – Textual Evidence with Commentary: III. Topic Sentence 2 – Textual Evidence with Commentary: IV. Topic Sentence 3: – Textual Evidence with Commentary: V. Concluding Statement:

Outline of an Essay Analyzing Character Interaction I. Thesis: Haemon serves as a foil for Creon’s character by highlighting Creon’s unreasonableness, anger, and disrespect. II. Topic Sentence 1: When Haemon poses his argument in support of Antigone, Creon stubbornly refuses to listen to his side. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: Haemon says, “When men speak well, it good to learn from them” (Line 819). Creon’s refusal to listen to his own son’s reasoned argument demonstrates how unreasonable Creon is being in contrast to his son’s reasonableness. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: III. Topic Sentence 2: Creon’s anger erupts when he feels that Haemon is questioning his judgement and threatening his right to rule. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: Creon asks, “Am I to rule this land at someone else’s whim or by myself?” (Lines ). The interaction with Haemon demonstrates how hot-tempered Creon is, especially when he feels that his authority is in question. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: IV. Topic Sentence 3: Haemon’s respectful tone is a direct contrast to Creon’s insulting and disrespectful attitude toward his son. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: Creon says, “ You foul creature—you’re worse than any woman” (Lines ). Haemon never loses his cool and always speaks respectfully to his father, who responds with anger and insults. – Textual Evidence with Commentary: V. Concluding Statement: With his calm response to Creon’s anger, Haemon’s character helps reveal Creon’s major flaws.

Odes to Love and Death Purposes of Choral Odes OdeSummary of ContentConnections to the Previous SceneFunctional Purpose of the Ode 1 Polyneices and his army tried to defeat Thebes at its seven gates; Etocles and Thebans defended it along with Zeus’ power, with brother killing brother. The ode provides a description of troubles that preceded the play’s beginning and adds explanation of Antigone’s and Ismene’s descriptions of war. The scene serves as a bridge between Scene 1, in which Antigone and Ismene are introduced and leads to the entrance of Creon