Bell ringer On a sheet of paper Match the following characteristic to the correct theory Do not use your notes!!! A. Gender issues B. money and class issues C. analyzes the text itself – literary devices, plot structure D. focuses on the reader and their connection to the text E. id, ego, super ego and psyche F. the authors life influence G. the events in time that influenced the author

Using Grimm’s Cinderella that you read and highlighted for homework, complete the following. Determine, based on the evidence you highlighted, which critical theory is represented the most in the short story. Review THAT theory in your notes and on your cheat sheet. Complete a 4 paragraph analysis of Grimms Cinderella using ONE of the critical theories. YOU MAY NOT COMPLETE A READER RESPONSE ANALYSIS. You will need to make sure that your thesis states the evidence and which lens is being applied. example: Using the reader response analysis it is obvious that Cinderella was raised in the south because of her hard work ethics and her choice of food, which reminds me of my life when I was young. Remember,*** Spelling, grammar, content and all writing conventions will be looked for and graded for accuracy.

Middle Ages 449-1485 The Anglo-Saxon Period 449-1066 The Medieval Period 1066-1485

The Middle Ages 449-1485 Characteristics of the period Enormous upheaval and change in England Time of disastrous wars, both internal and external Time of foreign invasion Time of painful reconsolidation and emergence of England as nation This is the Seal of the City of Bergen, Norway, showing medieval merchant ship. Medieval sailing vessels incorporated improved methods of rigging and a swinging stern rudder. However, except for galleys, which were propelled by oarsmen, ships were inevitably at the mercy of the wind. In order to reach Great Britain, the Vikings had to cross the turbulent North Sea – never an easy task even in the calmest of weather. The prows of Viking “long-boats” were often carved with dragons’ heads to frighten the enemy.

Anglo-Saxon Period: Celtic Invasions Organized into clans; loyal to chieftain Religion – animism (from Latin for “spirit”) Believed spirits controlled every aspect of life Druids – priests who settled arguments, presided over religious rituals, and memorized and recited poems about past From about 700 B.C., the Celts dominated most of what is now western and central Europe. Skilled artisans, they introduced the use of iron to the rest of Europe. They also had a highly developed religion, mythology, and legal system that specified individual rights. The Celts were also adept at curing hams, keeping bees, and making wooden barrels. The language of the Celts was dominant in Britain until around the 5th.

Roman Invasions 55 BC Julius Caesar invaded Britain Began to Christianize the Celts; Celtic religion vanished Roman Helmet Refer to British Isles map in contents pages Picture of Hadrian's Wall on page 7 The great defensive wall is Hadrian's Wall, which linked the North Sea and the Atlantic near the present-day border between England and Scotland, and held back the marauding Picts and Scots for two hundred years. Along this wall were seventeen large stone forts to house the Roman legions guarding the frontier.

Angles/Saxons from Germany Germanic Invasions - 449 Angles/Saxons from Germany Jutes from Denmark Angles, Saxons, and Jutes Britons no match, but didn’t go quietly Religion – pagan – similar to Norse mythology What are some of the names of Anglo-Saxon gods that has survived and still very much part of our daily lives? Tuesday – from Tiw Wednesday from Woden Thursday – chief Teutonic god – Thor – god of thunder Friday – from Frigga, goddess of the home

Germanic Invasions - 449 Created the Anglo-Saxon England (“Engla land”) that lasted until 1066 United themselves in last two centuries to resist invasions from Vikings, or Norsemen (whom they called Danes). Seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon Period: Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, East Anglia, Essex, Sussex, and Kent

Anglo-Saxon Literature Oral tradition – poems and song committed to memory and performed by scops, passed down by word of mouth with accidental omissions or embellishments Two important traditions in literature heroic tradition – celebrates heroes elegiac tradition – passing of earlier, better times

Anglo-Saxon Civilization Persons of rank received with grave courtesy Ruler generous to those who remain loyal Wyrd – Impersonal, irresistible fate determined most of life Loyalty to the leader and tribe As a resut, they would win fame and become models for others? What does the word stoic mean? How do you think stoicism will play into literature?

Characteristics of Epic Hero Is significant and glorified Is on a cyclical journey or quest Has superior or supernhuman strength, intelligence, and/or courage Is ethical Risks death for glory or for the greater good of society Performs brave deeds Is a strong and responsible leader Reflects the ideals of a particular society

Old English Poetics Alliteration – repetition of consonant and vowel sounds at the beginning of words Caesura – a natural pause or break in the middle of the line of poetry and joined by the use of a repeated vowel or consonant sound Out of the marsh // from the foot of misty Hills and bogs // bearing God’s hatred Grendel came // hoping to kill Anyone he could trap // on this trip to high Herot

Old English Poetics Kennings – a metaphorical phrase used to replace a concrete noun. Ready made descriptive compound words that evoke vivid images Gas guzzler – Monster Truck Giver of Knowledge – Teacher

Exit ticket On a sheet of paper answer the following questions What is your definition of good? What is your definition of evil? Can anything or anyone be 100% good? Why or why not? What is your definition of evil? Can anything or anyone be 100% evil? Why or why not? Make sure your name is on the paper