1. English Literature: Day 13 1.Discuss: Sonnet 30 and 75 page 267; Sonnet 31 and39 p. 271; Sonnet 116 and 130 p. 295 2.Introduce The King James Bible 3.Writing assignment: UNIT 1 Heroes 4.Homework: For FRIDAY: Read Donne, pages 428-29, 430-431, 433-34; Read Bacon p. 283, 285-86; Read and be prepared to discuss p. 414-421, “from Genesis” from the King James version of the Bible and “Psalm 23” For TUESDAY: Study for Unit 1 Test

2. The Spenserian Sonnet (Spenser and Sidney) Format: 3 quatrains + 1 couplet Each quatrain has its own rhyme scheme ABAB BCBC CDCD EE: Every other line rhymes Last rhyme of first stanza becomes first rhyme of second stanza. Repeated in the third. Ends with a rhymed couplet. Purpose: Rhyme scheme pushes the sonnet toward the final couplet, in which the writer typically makes a key point or comment.

3. The Petrarchan Sonnet aka Italian (REVIEW) Example: “Whoso List To Hunt” p. 262 Theme: Unrequited (unreturned) love Lines 1-8: These lines are called an OCTave. They present a problem or a situation. Lines 9-14: These lines are called the SEStet. These provide an answer or resolution to the problem or situation presented in the octave. The switch from the problem to the resolution is called “the turn” Rhyme pattern: ABBAABBA CDECDE or CDCDCD

4. The Shakespearean Sonnet aka English Format: 3 quatrains + 1 couplet Each quatrain has its own rhyme scheme Rhyme scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GG Every other line rhymes Ends with a rhymed couplet Purpose: Allows for a more detailed development of the question or problem in the first 3 quatrains. Demands a quick summary and solution in the couplet.

5. Sonnet 75 by Edmund Spenser Listen P.268 Spenserian Sonnet A man having a conversation with a woman “I could make you immortal” Listen P.268 Spenserian Sonnet A man having a conversation with a woman “I could make you immortal”

6. Sonnet 30 by Edmund Spencer Listen P.267 Unrequited love Spenserian “The power of love can alter reality” Listen P.267 Unrequited love Spenserian “The power of love can alter reality”

7. Sonnet 31 by Sir Phillip Sydney Listen P. 272 Talking to the moon (apostrophe) Petrarchan Sonnet “Do they love to be loved yet scorn the ones who love them?” Listen P. 272 Talking to the moon (apostrophe) Petrarchan Sonnet “Do they love to be loved yet scorn the ones who love them?”

8. Sonnet 39 by Sir Phillip Sidney pg273 Listen Talking to sleep He has everything but still cannot sleep “only way to see her is in his dreams” Listen Talking to sleep He has everything but still cannot sleep “only way to see her is in his dreams”

9. Sonnet 116 by Edward Shakespeare Listen P. 295 Talking about the strength of love Shakespearean Sonnet “Love lasts throughout death” Listen P. 295 Talking about the strength of love Shakespearean Sonnet “Love lasts throughout death”

10. Sonnet 130 by William Shakespeare Listen P. 296 Is this poem positive or negative? She is not like anything people in the Renaissance want Listen P. 296 Is this poem positive or negative? She is not like anything people in the Renaissance want

11. Sonnet Review Sonnets contain _____ lines. Sonnets contain ______ syllables per line. Iambic pentameter contains___ feet per line, and each foot is comprised of___ stressed and ___ unstressed 3 Types of sonnets _____________ How do they differ? Sonnets contain _____ lines. Sonnets contain ______ syllables per line. Iambic pentameter contains___ feet per line, and each foot is comprised of___ stressed and ___ unstressed 3 Types of sonnets _____________ How do they differ?

12. The King James Translation of the Bible

13.  King James Version of the Holy Bible  Printed in 1611  Most widely read English text for centuries  Primarily written in prose, with poetry in some parts.  Techniques: Style Style Metaphors Metaphors Parallel structure Parallel structure

14. The Bible  A Collection Collection of sacred literature of Judaism and Christianity Collection of sacred literature of Judaism and Christianity A collection of many different booksA collection of many different books The word “Bible” translates to “little books” in GreekThe word “Bible” translates to “little books” in Greek The Christian Bible was The Christian Bible was originally written in Greek originally written in Greek Contains the same literature as the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as well as 27 additional books (New Testament) Contains the same literature as the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) as well as 27 additional books (New Testament)

15. The Bible  From Latin to English Up until the 16th century, the Bible was read during mass in Latin Up until the 16th century, the Bible was read during mass in Latin During the Protestant Reformation individuals (like Martin Luther) During the Protestant Reformation individuals (like Martin Luther) began translating the Bible began translating the Bible into other languages into other languages The first English version of the Bible was translated and printed in 1552 by English Protestant William Tyndale The first English version of the Bible was translated and printed in 1552 by English Protestant William Tyndale

16. The Bible  The King James Version King James was aggravated with the seven different versions of the Bible and requested 47 scholars help him create a uniform version King James was aggravated with the seven different versions of the Bible and requested 47 scholars help him create a uniform version The scholars compared the English The scholars compared the English texts to Hebrew and Greek texts texts to Hebrew and Greek texts The process took 7 years The process took 7 years The official King James version was printed in 1611 The official King James version was printed in 1611

17. The Bible The King James’s Legacy  Not only was the King James version the most popular version of the Bible, it became the most widely read piece of literature of the time  Since the Norman Conquest of 1066, the English language had been rapidly changing. Because the King James version of the Bible was widely read by everyone in England, it had a significant influence on the English language overall  The King James version provided a constant that the English language lacked

18. The Bible  The King James Bible as a Literary Work Admired for its beauty and simplicity Admired for its beauty and simplicity Mostly written in prose Mostly written in prose The 150 Psalms, which make up the last section of the Old Testament, are written in poetic form and are generally sung The 150 Psalms, which make up the last section of the Old Testament, are written in poetic form and are generally sung