- Characterize the protagonist by analyzing dialogue; compare and contrast with other characters
- Analyze how theme is revealed through dramatic structure and elements
- Evaluate the impact of imagery and figurative language on tone and mood
Tasks:
- Review the Prologue with focus on characters and development of theme. Use the notes that are provided for organizing thoughts.
- With class, read the Parados. As you read, identifying the main idea of each paragraph. In addition, evaluate the impact of figurative language and imagery in developing tone and mood. Annotate the text as you read.
Respond to the following prompt in a well developed paragraph:
- Explain the purpose of the Parados and summarize the text. In addition, explain how the Parados reveals tone and evokes mood. Finally, analyze how the text reveals the beliefs of the ancient Greek people.