Friday, March 21, 2014

Do Now: Is there a period of history you would have liked to have lived in? Explain why you chose this time period.
Classwork:
Read Miniver Cheevy - handout.

1.            Do Miniver Cheevy’s problems really stem from his having been “born too late”? Explain. How does the disappointed Cheevy cope with his lot in life?

2.            How would you describe the overall tone of the poem prior to the last stanza? How does the tone shift in the last stanza?

3.  Where might Miniver Cheevys be found today? What sorts of worlds do they mourn for? 

Homework: Enjoy the weekend.