CONTEXT

.1. Due feb 22 Creative/expository or persuasive piece on conflict using violence articles as stimulus 2. 12B Context piece is due Wednesday 2ndMarch 3. 12A 2nd context piece due Wednesday march 9 4. 12 A presentations on The Secret River Monday March 21 5. Both classes, essay using one of these prompts, due May 10 -Resisting the weight of tradition can be very difficult -People choose to conform even knowing this is wrong -Conformity is easier than standing alone -Only the very brave individual will rebel against tradition and accepted modes of behaviour -Conformity may be preferable but not ethical


 * // The Crucible //** Arthur Miller

Answer the following questions in at least half a page each


 * 1) Why was it difficult for an accused to defend himself in court?


 * 1) What does the play reveal about power and those who have it? Discuss at least 4 characters [a paragraph each]


 * 1) What are the reasons the trials escalated as they did?


 * 1) What motivations and rivalries are revealed by the trials? Refer to various characters as evidence.

7. Creative response to The Crucible 8. due monday july 25 essay Fear can trigger unusual responses or Conflict may offer opportunities