TUESDAY 1/20 CHS IHS

Finish discussion of Gilgamesh.

Brainstorm answers to quiz on Gilgamesh, and then take a fun group quiz.

In a.m., we interrupted class to watch Obama's inauguration speech.

Next class, come ready to have our Meeting of Great Minds. Bring in your lit homework.

HMWK:
Bring in a TYPED, DOUBLE-SPACED paragraph of 100-150 words that addresses one of the following topics:
1) Why are we still reading this ancient epic? In your opinion, SHOULD we still be reading it? Why or why not?
2) Compare Gilgamesh and Othello as heroes.
3) Examine the role of one of the female characters and what she contributes to the epic.