Day 25English 10

Reminders:• Keep up with your study guide. It will be due for points.

Objectives: Students should be able to1. Explain how a character is identified as a tragic

hero2. Avoid informal language in formal writing3. 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. Of noble or higher birthB. Experiences a downfall or change of fortuneC. Possesses a tragic flaw which leads to downfallD. Always marries his motherE. Choices A, B, and C

Writing SpotlightAvoiding “you” in Formal Writing

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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

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.

15 minutes

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• Pages 747• Characters in Scene:

• Choragus• Antigone• Chorus• Creon

Look for further evidence of tragic flaws.