where the mind is without fear
The Hyderabad Public School
Begumpet, Hyderabad, A.P. 500 016
CLASS 9 ENGLISH LITERATURE PROJECT 2013-14 The students must choose to write a Project on any two Poems in about 700 words each or any two questions from the Drama Section in about 600 word each.
POEMS :
1. Where the Mind is Without Fear
2. The Inchcape Rock
3. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
4. I Believe DRAMA:
1. You may write on the symbolism of the three caskets found in The Merchant of Venice.
2. Historical background work to uncover the historical events and life at the time of the play. For example, groups can research Jews, usury, Venice at that time etc.
3. Attempt a brief scene wise summary of Act 1 and 2 of Merchant of Venice.
4. Describe how the major elements in the play are introduced in the opening scene:
a. Trade and Commerce.
b. Images of the sea, ships, fortune, wealth, romance, gold, credit and security.
c. Friendship
d. Fidelity
e. Pretence
5. Give reasons for Antonio’s depression in the opening scene of the play.
6. Compare and contrast Venice and Belmont. What is the significance of these distinct settings in the play?
7. Discuss Portia’s character. What does she compare the men around her to? Is Bassanio a worthy husband for her?
8. Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Shylock. Are we meant to sympathise with the moneylender’s daughter? Does Shakespeare seem ambivalent in his portrayal of Jessica?
Suggested Guidelines
Index
Information about the poet / writer / dramatist
Brief summary of the poem / Act
Critical Assessment – type of poem Characterization Unusual Features – surprise ending, internal rhythm, rhyme scheme, moral
Your opinion
Bibliography
Acknowledgement
Signature and date of submission
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Begumpet, Hyderabad, A.P. 500 016
CLASS 9 ENGLISH LITERATURE PROJECT 2013-14 The students must choose to write a Project on any two Poems in about 700 words each or any two questions from the Drama Section in about 600 word each.
POEMS :
1. Where the Mind is Without Fear
2. The Inchcape Rock
3. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
4. I Believe DRAMA:
1. You may write on the symbolism of the three caskets found in The Merchant of Venice.
2. Historical background work to uncover the historical events and life at the time of the play. For example, groups can research Jews, usury, Venice at that time etc.
3. Attempt a brief scene wise summary of Act 1 and 2 of Merchant of Venice.
4. Describe how the major elements in the play are introduced in the opening scene:
a. Trade and Commerce.
b. Images of the sea, ships, fortune, wealth, romance, gold, credit and security.
c. Friendship
d. Fidelity
e. Pretence
5. Give reasons for Antonio’s depression in the opening scene of the play.
6. Compare and contrast Venice and Belmont. What is the significance of these distinct settings in the play?
7. Discuss Portia’s character. What does she compare the men around her to? Is Bassanio a worthy husband for her?
8. Discuss the relationship between Jessica and Shylock. Are we meant to sympathise with the moneylender’s daughter? Does Shakespeare seem ambivalent in his portrayal of Jessica?
Suggested Guidelines
Index
Information about the poet / writer / dramatist
Brief summary of the poem / Act
Critical Assessment – type of poem Characterization Unusual Features – surprise ending, internal rhythm, rhyme scheme, moral
Your opinion
Bibliography
Acknowledgement
Signature and date of submission
********************
Bibliography: Acknowledgement Signature and date of submission ********************