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Today is Thursday January 12, 2017

This analysis explores the effects of extreme emotions on the human psyche, examining madness as a potential outcome. It delves into the structure and meaning of "The Raven" and provides a detailed summary and examination of "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, focusing on the characters and their flaws. The analysis also highlights the use of symbolism in both texts, connecting them to the themes of dark romanticism.

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Today is Thursday January 12, 2017

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  1. SSR Thursday: Identify an emotion that your main character has. Explain the effects of taking that emotion to an extreme- could it cause madness in the human psyche? Explain and cite textual evidence • Complete The Raven analysis • Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne (500) • Heidegger questions • Hwk: post to turnitin.com Today is Thursday January 12, 2017 I can analyze how an author’s choices about the structure of specific parts of a text relate to the overall structure and meaning (11.RL.5)

  2. The Raven: Analysis Questions • Identify rhyme scheme and explain its function. • Find at least 3 examples of alliteration and explain its function. • Identify the speaker (POV) and who is Lenore (how do you know?) • Identify 5 adjectives that describe the speakers state of mind • Identify 5 adjectives that describe the Raven • What is the overall tone of the poem based on these adjectives? • What does the Raven symbolize? • What is the function of the allusion to “bust of Pallas” • Identify a biblical allusion and explain its purpose (there are 3) • How is this an example of Dark Romanticism? Text and explanation… • Would you argue that the author is dreaming or that he is mentally insane? Use text to support your answer.

  3. BEFORE READING Think about: • If someone offered you the chance to live part of your life over again, would you take it? Why or why not? Write at least 3 sentences.

  4. DURING READING 1. Give a brief summary of each of the following characters and his/her flaws: Mr. Medbourne, Colonel Killigrew, Mr. Gascoigne, Widow Wycherly  2. Describe Dr. Heidegger's study in detail. What does it remind you of? 3. Who is depicted in the portrait hanging on the far side of Dr. Heidegger’s chamber? 4. What legends are associated with the black book of magic described at the bottom of p. 2 (lines 65-70)? 5. What reaction do Dr. Heidegger’s guests have when he first tells them the nature of his “experiment”? 6. What evidence does Dr. Heidegger provide them with as evidence that he’s telling the truth? 7. Who is Ponce de Leon, and what was he seeking? 8. What warning does Dr. Heidegger give his guests before they drink?  9. After drinking the liquid, how do the four guests behave? What does each one think about? Mr. Medbourne, Colonel Killigrew, Mr. Gascoigne, Widow Wycherly 10. An ALLUSION is: 11. While Dr. Heidegger watches his transformed guests, what allusion is used to describe how he looks (p. 4)? 12. How do the guests behave on p. 5? What do you predict is going to happen? 13. What happens to Sylvia’s rose? What does this foreshadow? 14. What do the characters decide to do at the end of the story? Do you think this is wise or foolish? Why?

  5. AFTER READING • THEME is: ______________________________________________________What do you think is the theme of the story? Connect to dark romanticism, offer evidence and an explanation. 2. A SYMBOL: ___________________________________________________ example: a dove is a symbol of peace; a hawk is a symbol of war 3. Explain what each of the following symbols represents and connect to dark romanticism: skeleton rose (withered) Fountain of Youth butterfly mirror

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