THE HUNT FOR MEDUSAS HEAD Avenge Crone Diabolical
“THE HUNT FOR MEDUSA’S HEAD” Avenge Crone Diabolical Grotesque Grudgingly Lair Overzealous Sickle Valiant Writhe
EQ: What is theme in literature? � � � Theme- a broad message or moral of a story Explore timeless and universal ideas Implied-not stated explicitly
EQ: How do great readers identify theme in a piece of literature? 1. What kind of monster is Medusa? 1. 2. How do the other Characters view her? 2. 3. Is Medusa evil? 3. 4. What is theme of “The Hunt for Medusa’s Head? ” 4. 5. How does Medusa’s fate Support theme? 5.
EQ: How can point of view change the conclusions you draw about a character? � Did your thoughts and feelings about Medusa change after watching the video? In what way? � The video tells Medusa’s story from her point of view. How do you think this affects the way the audience feels about Medusa? Explain. � Does the video support theme “goodness is rewarded and evil is punished”?
Reflective Essay � Write a reflective essay in response to the essential question, “How can point of view change the conclusions you draw about a character? ” Use details from the play and the video to support your ideas.
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