Epic conclusion to the tragic story of King Lear. Brilliant performances by all. Expect a number of you to receive nominations for the next academy awards ceremony!
 One of the key moments in Lear sees a mentally unstable and vulnerable Lear come face to face with Poor Tom. At this point in the play Lear has begun to show true humility and he now recognizes how little actually separates him from a creature such as Tom O'Bedlam. We had an interesting discussion today about what separates the "highest" and "lowest" in human society, and how far any of us truly are from either end of the spectrum.
 Amazing performances all around! Thanks to everyone on the stage and behind the scenes. Special thanks to Jamie for risking his job interview for an epic beard.
 Summarized the first 2 acts on the windows of the library today. Got ready for day 1 of "The Greatest Version of King Lear to Ever Be Performed". Can't wait for tomorrow!!
 Lots of work on character today. What motivates them, impacts them and ultimately defines who they are in the play?
 Started today's class with the question: "How much do you owe your parents?" This will be a key issue throughout the play as we see the relationship between Lear and his three daughters, and Gloucester and his two sons. We spent most of the class focused on Edmund and his motivation for all the evil acts he commits in the play.
 Day 2 of King Lear today. Thanks to the acting crew for the performance of Scene 1. We have introduced the main plot with Lear and his three daughters. Tomorrow we will really start getting to know the manipulative and conniving EDMUND.
 No man is an island entire of itself. Today we covered "Meditation 17" by metaphysical poet John Donne. The "knots" was a quick and symbolic activity of the fact that all of us are connected. Ask not for whom the bell tolls (or the siren blares). We finished class with a review of Paradise Lost by watching our amazingly funny Paradise Lost movie. Well done crew! It was truly EPIC. Quiz tomorrow. Email if you have questions.
 Today we worked with "Death Be Not Proud" by metaphysical poet John Donne. Excellent work with the insults towards Death and the photos that will be turned into cartoons. Looking forward to the Rap Battle on Friday!!
 Started today with a review Easter Egg Hunt followed by the Cavalier Poem "To the Virgins" as well as some Sheep Smashing (not a real sheep remember!) to represent the Metaphysical poets and their love of complex metaphors called "Conceits". How many ways is a sheep like a desk? Metaphysical poets would love that question!
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