Thursday, December 2, 2010.

1. Definitions for vocabulary quiz tomorrow:

comprehensive: covering a matter completely
conscience: a sense of right and/or wrong within an individual
carrion: rotten or decaying
statecraft: the art of conducting state (gov't.) affairs
sated: satisfied
decree: an order set forth by on in authority
meddle: to interfere in something that is not one's business
reverence: profound respect, love, and awe.
anarchist: one who rebels or attempts to overthrow the government
lithe: agile, limber; moving easily
auspicious: favorable
repulse: the act of turning away or beating back

Study these words for quiz tomorrow.

2. Read Antigone.
Notes: All action in the play occurs off-stage. The setting is the front of Creon's palace.
Characterization of Antigone, Ismene, and Creon. Sentry creates light mood, comic relief, contrasting with Creon's rigid, chastising position.

Finish Parados. Begin Scene 1, Ode 1; Scene 2, Ode 2. Per. 7 Passed out handouts for these scenes.

3. Picked up Prologue homework.