Objective: SWBAT evaluate the author's use of religion in "Fences." SWBAT analyze Troy to evaluate whether or not he is a successful man by today's standards.
Do-Now: Define "success." What do you believe success is? What does success look like? What must someone do/have to be considered successful? BE SPECIFIC.
Today: 1) Class will create a working definition of "success."
2) Class will agree on and list qualities of a successful person.
3) In pairs or groups of four, finish reading Act 1, Scene 1 of "Fences."
4) Discuss whether or not Troy is successful according to the list generated by the class. What about Lyons? Bono?
5) Class will read Act 1, Scene 2. What religious references are present in this scene?
Exit Slip: Choose ONE religious reference from the play from Act 1, Scene 2. Describe the context of the reference (who said it and when it was said) and explain what you feel is the purpose of this reference in the play. You should consider why the author may have put this reference in the play and what the author was trying to show the reader about the character who spoke the reference and/or other characters in the play.
Example: In Act 1, Scene 1 Troy discusses his fight with Death and claims he will be "ever vigilant" for when Death comes back to get him because the Bible teaches people to be watchful since they never know when they're going to die. I feel the author is using this reference to show that, though Troy may not be a very moral man, he stills believe he will one day meet his death. Troy may not feel there are consequences for his actions, but he still realizes that all humans, good and bad, will one day face the ultimate consequence---death.
Homework: Written Reflection (Minimum of FIVE sentences): Examine the list of qualities the class created for a successful person. Based on this list, do you feel YOU are successful? Why or why not? Explain and give examples. Worth 10 points = 5 points for length, 5 points for self-analysis.
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