Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Candide Major Data Works Sheet

Begin completing the Major Data Works Sheet. You may use the powerpoint on Candide plus all of the handouts on the Enlightenment, and Comedic and Satirical Techniques. The following sections must be fully completed and filled to capacity: Biographical Information (refer to powerpoint); Historical Information about the Period (refer to lecture notes about the Engligtenment); Characteristics of the Genre (refer to notes on satire/comedy handouts).

Page 2- Describe the Author's style: Be sure to include the following terms: satire; black humor; understatement and how they are used by Voltaire. Be sure to provide specific examples from the novel. You will start/do the Plot Summary and Structure Analysis in class