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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tsotsi Day 7: The end ....
1. Review vocabulary
2. Cry real tears because Tsotsi is dead. And the novel is over. And class is just not worth coming to if Tsotsi and the baby and the Talisman and symbolism aren't around anymore ....
3. Boston & Tsotsi: then and now .... Looking closely at the chosen passages, in what ways has Fugard used Boston as an indicator of Tsotsi's transformation?
4. State of grace: The idea of grace involves forgiveness, salvation, regeneration, repentance and the love of God. Other words may also convey the theme of grace.
2. Cry real tears because Tsotsi is dead. And the novel is over. And class is just not worth coming to if Tsotsi and the baby and the Talisman and symbolism aren't around anymore ....
3. Boston & Tsotsi: then and now .... Looking closely at the chosen passages, in what ways has Fugard used Boston as an indicator of Tsotsi's transformation?
4. State of grace: The idea of grace involves forgiveness, salvation, regeneration, repentance and the love of God. Other words may also convey the theme of grace.
- Using only Chpt 12, find evidence that the novel ends with Tsotsi dying in a state of grace.
- Insider's tip: Isaiah was a prophet who lived in Jerusalem; according to Jewish tradition he came from royal stock. Famous for saying, "Yahweh is salvation." Yahweh is another name for God.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
G block: Words 76-81
Please post the word, the part of speech and the definition that is in line with that of the book. That means you should look at the word IN the book and find the single, solitary, only definition that works in the sentence from the book. And don't forget to include your name.
F block: Vocab words 76-81
Please post the word, the part of speech and the definition that is in line with that of the book. That means you should look at the word IN the book and find the single, solitary, only definition that works in the sentence from the book. And don't forget to include your name.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Tsotsi Day 6
1. Review Vocabulary
2. Close reading p. 149-150. In what ways does the structure of this passage parallel the revelation Tsotsi is going through? Think: Significance of this passage? How does it show the change in Tsotsi? What is he learning about himself? What are we learning about him? Look closely at the language.
3. Taking on a new name: in the Bible, other historical documents, literature and life, taking on a new name signifies a rebirth. Tsotsi transitions from David to Tsotsi. What is the significance of Tsotsi taking on a few new names as he transitions from his home life to his street life? What conclusions can we draw about each character knowing more about his Biblical history?
4. Miriam & Moses: Where can we find parallels in Tsotsi. There are many and they are layered.
2. Close reading p. 149-150. In what ways does the structure of this passage parallel the revelation Tsotsi is going through? Think: Significance of this passage? How does it show the change in Tsotsi? What is he learning about himself? What are we learning about him? Look closely at the language.
3. Taking on a new name: in the Bible, other historical documents, literature and life, taking on a new name signifies a rebirth. Tsotsi transitions from David to Tsotsi. What is the significance of Tsotsi taking on a few new names as he transitions from his home life to his street life? What conclusions can we draw about each character knowing more about his Biblical history?
4. Miriam & Moses: Where can we find parallels in Tsotsi. There are many and they are layered.
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