There are two themes we have been focusing on as we read Cyrano de Bergerac:
Which theme (a.k.a. Ideas about life) resonates with you most? How can you apply it to your own life?
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Compare the love story in Cyrano de Bergerac to another love story you are familiar with (such as a fairytale like Beauty and the Beast, etc.). How are the stories similar? How do the themes in each story connect?
The sonnet we analyzed in literature class the other week (Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130) is about love. Unlike a lot of romantic poetry, this poem spends the first 12 lines describing all of the ways his beloved falls short of perfection. It is not until the last two lines that he declares that he loves her. In other words, he lists all of her flaws and then states that he loves her despite them. What do you think of this idea, that in order to really love someone, we have to both acknowledge his/her flaws AND see past those flaws? How can a person do both at the same time? Explain your response, giving specific examples to support your answer.
Poetry and music are closely related - they both use words to paint a picture and entertain their audience. Consider how many songs have to do with love (romantic love, platonic love, love for God or for a child or even for nature). Since this play focuses so much on poetry and the beauty of language, share a poem or song you enjoy that has to do with love. Think of songs/poems whose words you find particularly fun, beautiful, or profound. What lines speak to you most? What about this song do you enjoy so much?
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If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change? Why?
If you had to choose between dating someone who was physically attractive and someone who was smart/witty, which would you choose? Which do you think is more important? Why?
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Composition: 8th GradeGuidelinesThe whole purpose of this assignment - whether you're reacting to an idea, sharing your own story, or analyzing the reading - is to discuss the ultimate issues of life. With that in mind, make sure that you: Archives
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