Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Monday - socratic on Beloved

Monday - Socratic on Beloved Read up to page 160
Turn in the following written if you were absent (excused) on Monday

1. Character impressions - What is your impression of the following characters? How does Toni Morrison present the following characters (use Morrison’s words or scenes to support your point (physical, psychological characteristics) what is their role in the story?) Use quotes to support your points
a. Sethe
b. Denver
c. Beloved
d. Baby Suggs
e. Paud D.

2. Create a list of words you think this book is about (i.e. love, family)

3. What lessons do you think Morrison suggests about these ideas throughout the book? (use text to support)
ex: Your present is intertwined with your ancestry and history; therefore if you do not learn about your past, you may have a fractured identity.
ex: The bond between mothers and their children cannot be broken.