Ovid's Metamorphoses

Featured Stories

Echo and Narcissus

Daedalus and Icarus
Arachne
Pyramus and Thisbe

Schedule
February 18th :
o Introduce Unit-Handout Ovid
o Art & Ovid
February 22nd :
o Read and watch Pyramus and Thisbe
o Groups/ Roles/Responsibilities
o Introduction to Play
February 24th :
o Due: 1 paragraph summary of play
o In class: Work on character analysis of each main character.
o In class: Work as group on script, props, staging, etc.
February 26th :
o Due: Script
o Due: Character analysis of each main character
o In class: Rehearsal
Practice, practice, practice
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March 1 / 3rd :

o Performances

Assignments:
Summary:
Each group is responsible for writing a one-paragraph summary of the entire
play.
o Who are the main characters?
o What is the plot?
o How does it end?
Goal: Make sure that each member understands the overall picture
Character Analysis:

Each play has at least two main characters. Think about what you understand of
your character prior to the scene you are playing so that you can capture his/her
essence in your scene. Use the following questions to simply guide your
analysis:
o What is the characters objective?
o What is the characters main personality trait?
o How does the character interact with others?
o What is the characters main role in the story?

Script:

Your story has pieces of dialogue, but you have to turn your entire story into a
dialogue utilizing the number of characters as members in your group.
You do not have to quote the dialogue word-for-word.
Make the story your own, but be true to the original.
Be sure to note pauses, stresses, inflections, tone, and gestures.
You will be acting your story, so include movements as needed

Costumes & Props:

Props: yes costumes: yes

Introduction and Conclusion

Write an introduction that brings your audience into your story

Write a conclusion that gives your audience closure