Wednesday, May 4, 2011.

1. Discuss ALLEGORY: A story that takes place on two levels: a literal level and a symbolic level. The literal story may tell a tale that seems ordinary, of people and events. However, on the symbolic level, the people and events represent abstract ideas or concepts, such as freedom, evil, or goodness. Tie to The Tragedy of Othello: Desdemona, Iago, and Othell0 and what these characters symbolize. Discuss samples of literal and symbolic levels: desk: literal: a place to sit and read/write; symbolic: represents/symbolizes learning, education, success, etc.

2. Read "The Blue Stones" (Literature book pp.688-693) Answer questions on page 693.

3. Per. 5: Write ideas for a short allegory with a partner.