Shift Happens: October 26, 2017

Focus: How does viewing a performance of Henry IV help us understand the shifts of Acts 3 and 4?

1. Warming up with a partner: Establishing the underlying purpose of each scene in Acts 3 and 4; consider what's shifting and why

2. Finishing our Act 3 performances, each with a focus and a follow-up question

3. Viewing The Hollow Crown's version of Act 4 with the following focus:

Try to find three directorial (symbolic) choices in The Hollow Crown that emphasize or challenge the underlying purposes you have established for Acts 3 and 4; consider use of colors, physical movements, facial expressions, setting, etc.

(Note to self: Good symbolic choice at 29:16; Act 4 starts around 1:24. Also, 4.1 and 4.2 are reversed.)

HW:
If wish to EDIT on Friday, complete the rough draft of your sonnet essay before class on Friday, October 27.

If you wish to WRITE on Friday, complete at least half of your draft before class on Friday, October 27.

Either way, put your draft in www.turnitin.com  by Monday, October 30 (see website or handout for overview and sample). Your draft grade will be worth 20 points in "Other Writings and Activities." It will simply be a completion grade (points will only be deducted for missing portions or late work).