Literature - Lincoln Prep weeks 1 - 5 August 18 - September 19
Week 1 day 1 (August 18)
Hamlet
Read: pages 4 -5
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
Define- (use your own words)
Arrogant - _____________________________________________________________
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Specter - ______________________________________________________________
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Rivulet - _______________________________________________________________
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Melancholy - ___________________________________________________________
Read chapters 1 - 2
Short Answer:
1. On page 9 there is an explanation of the old war between Norway and Denmark;
summarize it.
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2. Who is the king’s wife? _______________ How were they connected before their
wedding? ___________________________________________________________
3. On page 16, explain the quote, “ Be sure to give...” and “to thine own self be
true...”______________________________________________________________
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Ponder:
There is so much fog in the first chapter; what does it represent. How does that
contribute to the theme of uncertainty.
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Week 1; day 2 (August 20)
Hamlet
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
DefineApparition - ____________________________________________________________
Parapet - ______________________________________________________________
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Purgatory - ____________________________________________________________
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Read (we started this in class)
Chapters 3 - 5
Short Answer:
1. On page 23, explain the quote, “My soul is immortal...” (think about the themes)
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2. On page 28, to what is death compared? ___________________________________
3. Who is Ophelia? ______________________________________________________
4. Why does she blame herself for Hamlet’s madness? _________________________
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5. Find the famous quote on page 27, “To be or not to be..” rewrite it in your own words:
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Ponder:
There are many, many text references to the theme of uncertainty; be prepared to
discuss them in class. We will also discuss the place of women in the Middle Ages.
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Week 1; day 3 - August 22
Hamlet
Read: chapters 6 - 10
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
Define- (use your own words)
Hasty - _______________________________________________________________
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discourse - ___________________________________________________________
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Short Answer:
1. Hamlet is furious with Ophelia. Does she have the same privileges as Hamlet (pages
38 - 39)? Explain ______________________________________________________
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2. Explain Hamlet’s play; what is his motive? __________________________________
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3. What is the king’s reaction to the play? ____________________________________
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4. Polonius seems to spy a great deal? Why would the king trust him? ______________
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5. Explain and identify the quote on page 45, “Do you think I am easier to play upon
than a pipe?” _________________________________________________________
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6. On page 46, explain what Hamlet means by saying, “I am the only sane man in a
mad world?” How is that a curse as well? __________________________________
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7. Why doesn’t Hamlet kill his Uncle when he hears his confession? _______________
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Ponder:
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Hamlet is acting like he has gone ‘mad’ to catch his Uncle off guard; what is happening
to everyone around Hamlet; how are the acting? Who can Hamlet trust? Who can the
King the trust? What does it reveal about the King that he trusts such a snake like
Polonius? Do honorable men have to sneak around?
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Week 2; Day 1 August 25
Hamlet
Read: chapters 11 - 12
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
DefineRetribution - ___________________________________________________________
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Adders - ______________________________________________________________
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1. Why is Gertrude upset with Hamlet and his ‘madness’? _______________________
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2. On page 50, “Mother your play has much offended...” to what play is he referring?
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3. To what does Hamlet compare trusting his friends? ___________________________
4. Why did Gertrude marry Claudius? _______________________________________
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5. What does Gertrude tell and give Hamlet? __________________________________
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6. Why doesn’t Claudius give Polonius a proper funeral? ________________________
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Ponder:
What do you think of Hamlet’s inability to reveal his uncle’s crime? Do you think he is
starting to question his certainty? What do you think of Gertrude now; did she marry to
stay queen? What was her goal?
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Week 2; Day 2 August 27
Hamlet
Read: chapters 14 - 15 (we read 13 in class)
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
DefineInfinite - _______________________________________________________________
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Dirge - ________________________________________________________________
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Entreaties - ____________________________________________________________
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Short Answer:
1. What is Hamlet’s reaction to the death Rosencratz and Guildenstern? ____________
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2. What is Hamlet saying about death? ______________________________________
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3. Where do Laertes and Hamlet fight and where does Hamlet end up? ____________
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4. On page 66, Claudius says, “Let us say the death of a father should to go...” to whom
do you think he is referring? How does Hamlet take it? ________________________
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Ponder:
The scene with the skull is famous; go back and read it again. Why do you think that
scene has stood the test of time? Horatio seems to be correct most of the time; why is
he not more important?
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Week 2; day 3 August 29
Hamlet
Read: finish
Think and note:
As you read make notes about the impossibility of certainty. Also make notes on the
theme of revenge.
Short Answer:
1. Hamlet had a premonition that he would not back out; why didn’t he heed it?
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2. On page 70, Laertes says, “It looks bad to forgive when one’s honor is challenged?”
explain this quote. Do you agree? ________________________________________
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3. Summarize chapter 16.
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4. **Just FYI** “Good Night Sweet Prince” is a famous quote.
For the entire play: select on theme and explore how it was developed in the play; write
down your thoughts and find quotes or parts from the play that support your thoughts.
You do not have to write a paper or an outline. You are constructing the first step to a
literary analysis. Please have at least at four thoughts and quotes or parts from the
book.
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Week 3; day 2 - September 3
Read about the background for Beowulf:
http://csis.pace.edu/grendel/projf20004d/History.html
Think and Note:
As you read make notes and think about how the themes of loyalty, generosity, and
revenge are woven into the poem.
Define (look up the definition then write in your own words)
Lamented___________________________________________________________________________
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Reprieve____________________________________________________________________________
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Perilous_____________________________________________________________________________
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Read pages 7 – 17.
Short Answer:
1. Where and when does the story take place?
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2. Hgothgar built something, what was it, and why did he build it?
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3. Describe Grendel. Why does he hate to hear of God’s creation?
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4. On page 16, the king describes how Beowulf and his men arrived. Describe how
and when they came.
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Ponder:
1. On page 7 the author states, “We know that each of us in our time, in our own
way, must confront our fears and grapple with this monster of the night, who
given the chance, would invade our homes, and even our hearts, if he could.”
What monster could invade your heart? Read that passage again, it asserts
that we will all deal with the monster of the night. We all have monsters that
we deal with, sin that tempts. Think about what you are wrestling with or
what you have wrestled with in the past. How did you conquer it? Would it be
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easier to conquer a real monster, instead of the monster in our heads and
hearts?
2. Think about how Beowulf displayed acts of loyalty.
3. How is the King Hrothgar generous? Why is it important for a king to be viewed
as generous?
Caesar’s English Read pages 5 -6 and page 13
Remember this curriculum is to be soaked in - do not rush.
Complete:
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Examples
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Week 3; day 3 - September 5
Beowulf
Think and Note:
Remember to write down the ways the themes of loyalty, generosity, and revenge are
revealed in the story.
Define:
Prevail______________________________________________________________________________
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Hindrance___________________________________________________________________________
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Peril________________________________________________________________________________
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Read pages 18 – 40
Short Answer:
1. On page 18, Wulfgar, sees something in Beowulf that makes him trust this
stranger. Explain what that is.
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2. On page 21, Beowulf tells of his past glories; list them.
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3. In whom does Beowulf put his trust?
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4. Why aren’t swords useful in the fight? Only what can end Grendel’s life?
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5. Both men (Beowulf and the King Hrothgar) are humble in their speeches. To
whom do they give the glory?
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6. The queen’s speech is a little different; she gives Beowulf advice, what does she
tell him to do?
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Ponder:
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1. On page 30, Grendel is described as being a merciless, murderous ogre who is
realizing that he is about to die which only makes him fight harder. How is this
a bit of foreshadowing? Why does an author want to reveal what lies ahead in a
story?
2. On page 34, read “Here he had dived to his miserable death, his hot-wound
blood bubbling and boiling in brackish waves.” How did the author use
alliteration to make his story have action? Look for other examples.
Caesar’s English
Read pages 15 - 18; We will go over page 17 - 18 in class - I will check it!
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Beowulf
Week 4; day 1 - September 8
Think and Note:
Remember to write down the ways the themes of loyalty, generosity, and
revenge are revealed in the story.
Define:
1. Torrent____________________________________________________________________
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2. Breached__________________________________________________________________
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3. Resplendent_______________________________________________________________
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Read 41 – 66
Short Answer:
1. On page 42, Grendel’s mother is described as being vengeful. Write down
the ways the author describes her wrath.
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2. On page 48 find two examples of alliteration and write them down.
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3. How does Beowulf personify his sword?
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4. How was Beowulf rewarded by his King?
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Ponder:
1. On page 59, during the King’s speech foreshadowing is used. Think about
what he said; why would he say that? Do heroes need to be reminded that
they are merely mortal?
2. Review your notes on theme. You need to be prepared to discuss the theme
of this story in class.
3. How does the story of Beowulf compare to other epic stories of adventure?
Think about the characters who would be considered epic heroes.
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Caesar’s English
Complete the questions on the bottom of page 19; read page 20; complete page 21
**Extra Credit the word search on page 19**
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Week 4, day 2 and 3 - September 10 and September 12
Think and Note:
Remember to write down the ways the themes of loyalty, generosity, and revenge are revealed
in the story.
Define:
1. Intervene __________________________________________________________________________
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2. Condemned __________________________________________________________________________
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3. Formidable __________________________________________________________________________
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Read pages 67 - end
Short answer:
1. How was the dragon discovered?
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2. On page 71, the author wrote this sentence “The worm of wickedness now slithered out of his
hole...” why is that such a powerful image?
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3. On page 74, Beowulf enters the cave with a great premonition that he knew this would be the
time and place of his last battle. Why does he go in anyway; how does his self-sacrifice story
reinforce Christianity to the pagans?
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4. Beowulf’s warriors ran away from the dragon. Who stayed? _________________________
to what animal is he compared? ___________________________________
5. Why, do you think, Beowulf wanted to see the treasure? _____________________________
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6. What is the significance that Beowulf died after the dragon?
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Ponder:
Beowulf has its roots in a pagan society, but the poet and story tellers have Christian roots. How
does Beowulf’s story reflect Christian ideals?
Where are the women?
How is this story structured? Think of how it is easy to retell? What elements make it easy to
retell? Try to retell it.
Think about the characters in Beowulf; they seem one-dimensional. What does that mean; do
you agree or disagree why? How does that impact the story?
Caesar’s English
Complete pages 21 - 23 - study the way he has you identify the parts of speech and sentence
parts. His way is different from other ways you may have studied.
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Week 5; day 1 - September 15
Today you are going to a look back at Beowulf. Think about the themes; review your notes.
Select one theme: loyalty, generosity, or revenge and organize your notes for that one theme.
You need to have 5 - 8 notes about the theme you selected. Remember your notes should
include citations from the book - either direct quotes with page numbers or references to parts of
the book.
Also review your words from Caesar’s English.
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Week 5; day 2 - September 17
Read over your notes for your theme. Spend 30 minutes researching your theme from Beowulf;
take notes. By the end of the day you should have a total of 8 - 12 notes with citations for your
theme. Remember to write down the internet sources you have used during your research.
Bring your typed notes to class.
Caesar’s English
Complete pages 24 - 27
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Week 5; day 3 - September 19
Today you are going to read over your notes on the theme on of Beowulf and write a one
paragraph essay about the theme in Beowulf. You should have notes from class on how to get
started. Then include at least 4 - 6 supporting details followed by a concluding sentence. Do not
stress about this; it will feel a little awkward, just do your best.
Caesar’s English:
Fill in the blanks:
Commandeer! !
intramural!
centennial!
ad infinitum!
infer
1. Gabby was excited to join the ___________________ team at her college.
2. My love for you will last forever; it is ____________________________.
3. The substitute teacher had to ________________________ the rowdy class.
4. It is critical for student to ________________ information as they read.
5. The US celebrate its _____________________________ in 1876.