Thursday, April 19th

• Reading and Notes: We'll continue reading and discussing ACT II (Scenes I and II) of The Crucible in class today. We'll focus on the development of John Proctor and his characterization as a tragic hero. 
• Finally, you'll have WORK TIME for the following:
• (Due Today) Write a 1.5-2 page typed, MLA formatted response that makes and supports an argument in response to one of the following questions:
• Is Neo an archetypal savior figure? Be sure to start with your argument then give and explain as many examples from the film as you can fit into two pages. (Refer to your notes on archetypal savior figures to write this response.)
• What social criticism does The Matrix make about our society today? Begin with your argument and explain as many pieces of evidence from the film as you can fit into two pages. (Refer to your notes about dystopian literature to write this response.)