Dwight H. Inge
Students will list a few character traits beside the names of the characters that emerge in ACT I,ii.
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Celia—the play’ s heroine, daughter to Frederick (usurper of the real Duke’ s throne, and the Duke’s brother), devoted friend of her cousin Rosalind
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Rosalind—witty heroine and daughter to the banished Duke
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Touchstone—the clown of Duke Frederick’ s court
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Le Beau-a courtier attending Duke Frederick
Students will be assigned parts and will read aloud in class. Discussion or questions are invited and encouraged as the reading is in progress. Immediate clarification of any difficulty is essential for students. The following questions should be pondered:
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1. What is the reputation of Charles as a wrestler?
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2. What does Celia think of Orlando’s appearance, and what counsel does she give him?
Students will discuss Orlando’s speech, ACT I,ii,11.194-206.
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1. What feelings are conveyed here?
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2. Orlando seems to have a low opinion of himself.
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Give a few examples supporting this statement.
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3. What are the results of the wrestling match?
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4. Why has Duke Frederick’s favorable opinion of Rosalind changed?
Vocabulary words:
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1. withal
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2. Lineaments (of nature)
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3. Whetstone
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4. foresworn
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5. ere
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6. quintain