The Scarlet Letter 4.2 TUESDAY

Do Now: Flashback to 9th grade-- what are the three types of irony?

Objectives:

• identify the three types of irony in chapter 6

Agenda:

1. Do now
2. In pairs: Chapter 4 makes clear the relationship between Hester Prynne and the man identified as Roger Chillingworth, as well as their motivations, apparent philosophies of justice, and individual desires. Based upon the characters’ actions and interaction in chapter 4, analyze all of these particular aspects of both persons.
3. Irony: Hawthorne uses irony to describe Pearl in chapter 6. Where and how do these forms of irony exist in chapter 6, and why in your estimation has Hawthorne chosen to include them here?
4. Class: discuss findings
5. If time, read assignment #3
6. Summarizer

HW: Reading assignment #3