Presentations ENA1C

Each group will examine one more modern cultural story/play and the Greek myth it is based in. You will

· present the myth to the class

· explain what other stories it has influenced

· bring to life the pertinent aspects of both the modern cultural story and the myth

· analyze the message of the myth (character, theme,setting ...)

· analyze the message of the newer story

· evaluate why the more modern creator has

a. chosen to tell a story using the ancient myth

b. made changes to the story/characters/message

The presentations should

· use creative elements to make it more engaging and lively, such as acting or dramatic readings

· be 8-10 minutes in length

· include all group members approximately equally

· be well-rehearsed in terms of language and structure

· display positive cooperation among group members

1. Odyssey and excerpt from Margaret Atwood, The Penelopiad p. 23-38 and 81-92 about Penelope and Odysseus's relationship

2. The Odyssey, "Back to Blandon.pdf" by Michael Jeffrey Lee about returning home;
Selina, Lia, Petteri Marlo

3. Narcissus in hamilton Narcissus.pdf andFry Narcissus.pdf, and excerpts from A Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde (p. 2-19, p. 97-101, 195-198 in the Free eBooks at Planet eBook.com edition).

Nuutti, Dimi, Julius

4. Classic: Perseus and Andromeda p. 1-7
Modern:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0800320/ Clash of the Titans

Erika, Louise, Tara, Ella