Friday December 4, 2009

Friday December 4, 2009 Focus: Study for Voc. Quiz Agenda: Quiz Complete Questions for Scenes 1-4 Homework: Reading Responses

ACT 1 Scene 1 1.What key background information is provided on pg. 646 about Scrooge.

2. 3.Marley is speaking directly to the audience in what is called an “aside.” In dramas, asides reveal to the audience only a character’s thoughts. What does the aside at the end of scene 1 do for the audience.

Scene 2 1.Scrooge and his Nephew, Fred each have their arguments against or for the celebration of Christmas. In the space below, write two points each character makes in his debate.  Scrooge Fred _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______________ 2. Complete a Venn Diagram for Bob Cratchit and Scrooge’s Nephew. Include at least 2 items in each part of diagram.

Scene 3 1.Provide at least two reason that Marley puts on such an elaborate and frightening display for Scrooge when he first comes to visit him.

2. 3.When Marley says to Scrooge, “Business!! Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were, all, my business. Hear me Ebenezer Scrooge! My time is nearly gone.” What is he trying to convey to Scrooge?

Scene 4 1.How does Scrooge react to the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scene 4? 2. 3. 4.Speculate: How might Scrooge’s reaction been different had it happened a day or two earlier?