We began today's class by reviewing our notes last day on the connectedness (or similarities) among different characters. We discussed the question, "Why would the author have such different characters have such similar characteristics?"
We read the section 'Meeka' together.
We worked on these questions: they will be due next week some time:
English 9 THE CRAZY MAN: Summary Questions
1. Emaline is a very open-minded individual. Explain why she is like this discuss her age and personality. (2)
2. Emaline often comments on giving Angus his lunch and dinner on the same blue plate: “Same plate. Same chip on the side” (58). Why is the routine important? (2)
3. Synethesia is a condition in which a stimulus, such as sound, creates a reaction with another sense, as well as the expected sense.*
The character of Angus in The Crazy Man, seems to have something similar. How does he see the world around him? Provide specific examples. (2)
In your opinion is Angus’ extra sense a positive or negative quality? Explain why. (2)
4. Discuss the behaviour of the townspeople towards Angus.
a. How is this typical of a small town mentality?
b. How does the behaviour of visiting farmers (who come to see the thriving
mustard and flax crops) differ? Why? (4)
5. How is Emaline coping with the loss of her father and best friend, Prince?. Use specific examples from the poem in your response. (2)
6. On pg. 149, Angus is discussing his past with his mother. Explain the significance of his use of the pronoun “I” in this section. (2)
