Wednesday, April 25

Objective: SWBAT describe what a character’s hallucinations can reveal about him.  SWBAT evaluate the climax of a play and explain how the events in the play have begun to shift direction.

Do-Now: Recall the instances in the play where Uncle Ben has appeared.  What has been his purpose in this play?  Why does he keep appearing?  What does this show you about Willy?

Today: 1) In groups, students will read pp. 125-127.  How is Uncle Ben used in this scene?  What caused Willy’s imagination to bring him back?

2) Class will read ppg. 127-133.  What occurs during the final falling out between Willy and Biff.

3) In groups, go back in the play and find every instance where Uncle Ben appears. List each of these instances and explain Ben's purpose in each instance.

4) Writing: Compose a suicide note in which Willy explains to his family why he has decided to end his life. Give reasons that were alluded to in the play and well as any reasons you can infer from your reading. You may also wish to appologize to certain characters in this letter and address the letter to whichever character(s) you want. This letter should be at least TWENTY lines long.

Homework: Finish suicide note.