*Identification--Theater of the Absurd
• Use ONLY the material posted on Content / Unit III /Background Study Notes / Seven Characteristics of Theater of the Absurd located below
• Use correct. standard English.
• Submit a minimum of 75 words written in sentences in paragraph form with no listing to identify seven Characteristics of Theater of the Absurd. Do not include any material that is not on the posted notes. Use no outside sources.
The skill you are using is to take information in one format (list) and to present it in another format (sentences to form a paragraph).
The Theatre of the Absurd:
1. Rejection of realism's well-contrived plots for story less plots
2. Rejection of realism's believable and psychologically complex characters for barely recognizable figures with little psychological depth, who seem to be pure action or, perhaps, inaction
3. Rejection of colloquial patterns of dialogue, grand speeches or intense monologues, in favor of banal conversation, incoherent ramblings and disconnected dialogue
4. Use of humor, often farcical
5. Use of violence, often random or illogical, frequently juxtaposed with comedy
6. Repetitious or meaningless activity substituted for logical action
7. Abrupt shifts in direction and tone
Ralph Ellison-Invisible Man Chapter I "Battle Royal" PRQ #2Due Date-Nov. 30 at 11:30 p.m
• With critical thinking, look at the heading of this assignment and use the named personal response question (PRQ) located at the end of the Ellison Author Study Sheet to discuss the question in 50 words.
Am I a person who can sympathize with the plight of those who are disempowered in society?
• In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) from the named literary work to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.
• Deductions will be made for grammar errors and misspelled words.
• Use NO OUTSIDE sources; use only your opinion and specifics from your reading of the literature.
AssignmentJohn Updike-"Separating" PRQ #1Due Date-Nov. 30 at 11:30 p.m
• With critical thinking, look at the heading of this assignment and use the named personal response question (PRQ) located at the end of the Updike Author Study Sheet to discuss the question in 50 words.
Do I think that "life is too short to be miserable"?
• In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) from the named literary work to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.
• Deductions will be made for grammar errors and misspelled words.
• Use NO OUTSIDE sources; use only your opinion and specifics from your reading of the literature.
Assignment Joyce Carol Oates-"Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been?" PRQ #6
• With critical thinking, look at the heading of this assignment and use the named personal response question (PRQ) located at the end of the Oates Author Study Sheet to discuss the question in 50 words.
Do I think children are in more danger now than when the story was written, or do I think the dangers are about the same?
• In order to receive credit, use specific material (characters, setting, events) from the named literary work to guide your personal response. A quote is not required; however, if you use a quote, do not just give a quote without explanation of the context.
• Deductions will be made for grammar errors and misspelled words.
• Use NO OUTSIDE sources; use only your opinion and specifics from your reading of the literature.