Description
Overview
William Shakespeare certainly had a point of view about Theatre and how it imitates life. He often commented on it directly in his plays. This shows how much Theatre was a part of life then and continues to reflect back what we as society experience. Shakespeare was a master of the SoliloquyLinks to an external site.. Similar to an actor’s monologueLinks to an external site., characters in William Shakespeare’s plays often shared what was on their mind to others, and sometimes even to themselves, which is a theatrical convention that we, as audiences, just accept as theatre-goers even though it may not directly imitate life.
The character of Jacques, in William Shakespeare’s play, As You Like ItLinks to an external site., is often credited with being melancholic, and a philosopher. His soliloquy has a deeper meaning.
Instructions
PROMPT
After examining Jacques’ soliloquy from William Shakespeare’s As You Like It – summarize your interpretation of the soliloquy in three to five complete sentences on the Padlet discussion.
Search for an Article about “Life Imitating Art” and include the link in your post along with two key points about the article and how it connects to the concept of “Life Imitating Art.”
Thought Questions
Interpret the soliloquy: What do you think Shakespeare is trying to say at this moment in the play? Why might he have written this soliloquy?
How does your article address “Life Imitating Art?”
SUBMISSION
You will be posting 3 – 5 sentence interpretation of the soliloquy on Padlet along with a link to an article on “Life Imitating Art” . Copy your Padlet by clicking on three dots in the upper right corner of your Padlet make sure you come back and Submit Assignment and paste your Padlet post in the text box to receive credit for this assignment.
☝️Important to include your name so you can receive full credit for the assignment
Come back to the Padlet board and choose two other Padlet posts. Hit Reply at the bottom of the Padlet posts you choose and include 2-3 sentence friendly response on the article they found and how it connects to the prompt. Again, please include your name at the bottom if your post is “anonymous”.
Late posts are accepted with a penalty.
Go to the Padlet Board for this Assignment by clicking here:
Once there, you can click on the plus sign in the bottom right corner to create your own post.
Grading & Feedback
For grades, point breakdowns, and additional comments left on assignments, please make sure to check the grading rubric along with the comments section of the gradebook. For assignments, I will be leaving individualized and general class comments on your post. Please refer to the Regular & Effective Communication Plan page and the syllabus for information on how I will be communicating with you and providing feedback.
This assignment is weighted with a total of 25 points and will go towards your Participation and Assignments percentages.
Review the rubric for this assignment to ensure success. You can find this imbedded or by clicking at the three dots at the top right corner of the page. For additional grading and communication information, review the Communication With Your Instructor and grading plan.
Review the Syllabus for class point totals. At any time in the course, you may view grades to the left of the page. If you need assistance, here is a brief tutorial on How To View Your Grades in CANVAS
