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Do Now #14:

Do Now #14:. It’s been said that “ life is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away .” What do you think this proverb means? Do you agree or disagree? Why? How might this quote relate to Faulkner’s speech? To Wilder’s play? .

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Do Now #14:

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  1. Do Now #14: • It’s been said that “life is even a vapour that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away.” • What do you think this proverb means? Do you agree or disagree? Why? • How might this quote relate to Faulkner’s speech? To Wilder’s play?

  2. Aim: How does the depiction of Grover’s Corners set up Wilder’s struggle for stability? • Theme: Human life is an ephemeral experience. • Stage Directions: No curtain; No scenery. • What is the significance of these details? What effect does it have on the audience? • You must use your imagination to focus on the people, not the material.

  3. Things that change Things that stay the same Aim: How does the depiction of Grover’s Corners set up Wilder’s struggle fro stability?

  4. Aim: How does the depiction of Grover’s Corners set up Wilder’s struggle fro stability? • How does Mrs. Gibbs’ desire for Paris relate to this struggle? • How does the Stage Manager’s manipulation of time foreshadow? • What part of life is this concerned with? • Motif—stages of life • What do you think is the least changeable thing? Why is this important?

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