Day 25
English 10
Reminders:
• Keep up with your study guide. It will be due for points.
Objectives:
Students should be able to
1. Explain how a character is identified as a tragic
hero
2. Avoid informal language in formal writing
3. Respond to a prompt thoroughly within a time
limit.
4. Identify further evidence of tragic flaws in
scene iv of Antigone
What are the features of a
tragic hero?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Of noble or higher birth
Experiences a downfall or change of fortune
Possesses a tragic flaw which leads to downfall
Always marries his mother
Choices A, B, and C
Writing Spotlight
Avoiding “you” in Formal Writing
I don’t have
children…
Why is it important to avoid “you”
in formal writing?
Slipping into “you” is confusing because the writer
is switching perspectives. The writer is suddenly
addressing the reader personally (even if he or she
is not meaning to).
HOW TO FIX IT:
• The fix depends on the situation.
1.
Replace “you” with “the reader.” Do this when writing
about things that the author shows.
Incorrect: Lee shows you what a great father Atticus is.
CORRECT: Lee shows the reader what a great father Atticus is.
Incorrect: Dally’s words show you what a tough person he is.
CORRECT: Dally’s words show the reader what a tough person he
is.
HOW TO FIX IT:
2.
Replace “you” with “one.” Do this when talking about
people in general.
Incorrect: Clearly, you must not judge people before knowing
them.
CORRECT: Clearly, one must not judge people before knowing
them.
Incorrect: Without education, you have little chance to succeed.
CORRECT: Without education, one has little chance to succeed.
HOW TO FIX IT:
3.
Cut out the “you” phrase altogether. Do this when
you make the mistake of speaking directly to the reader.
Incorrect: As you read this essay, you will see how baseball is like
fishing.
CORRECT: Baseball is like fishing.
Incorrect: As you can see, the author uses both metaphors and
personification to express her point.
CORRECT: The author uses both metaphors and personification.
Practice
Avoid “you” in writing
15
minutes
Timed Writing
Respond to the prompt below WITHOUT using “you” (and “I” for that matter!)
Prompt: Explain why Antigone is the tragic hero in
Sophocles’ play. Defend your reasons with at least one
quote and specific examples from Sophocles’ play.
Warm-Up
1. The Oompa Loompas are similar to
the ________ in Antigone because:
Video
Recap Scene 3
• Who has come to speak with Creon? What is his attitude
toward Creon at this point?
• Creon says that ___________ is the greatest evil that
society faces. What does this say about Creon?
• Haimon requests that Creon does what?
• How does Creon react to this request?
Recap Scene 3
• “Then she must die. But her death with cause another.”
• Haimon means that ___________ will die
• Creon thinks that Haimon means he will kill
___________
• Haimon’s attitude toward Creon has changed. How is he
acting now?
• How will Antigone be killed?
Scene 4
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• Characters in Scene:
• Choragus
• Antigone
• Chorus
• Creon
Look for further evidence of
tragic flaws.