Aim: How does absolute power corrupts absolutely?
Do Now: Start writing a sentence with I have witnessed absolute power...
Requirements: Students will take notes in their notebooks on class discussion, peers perspectives etc.
Cite page numbers or chapters to support their perspectives.
Comprehension Check:
Why is Mrs. Flint Jealous and who is she jealous of?
-Mrs. Flint is jealous of Linda Brent because of Mr. Flints intentions and fascination with her.
Why does Harriet chooses death and hard work than to live with an "unprincipled master and jealous mistress" (29)?
- Since Harriet is a young and virtuous girl she would rather hard labor than to become impure.
Why was Mr. Flint slipping notes to Harriet?
- Mr.Flint wants Harriet to succumb to his sexual wishes.
How old is Harriet in this chapter? (31)
-Harriet was 16.
How does Mrs. Flint mask herself to fool Linda? What does she do?
- She promised to proctect Linda from Dr.Flint but she was really just looking for an exuse to exile Linda from their property.
What number wife is Mrs. Flint? (33)
-She is Dr. Flints second wife.
Is Mrs. Flint younger or older than her husband?
- Dr. Flint is older than his wife.
How many children has he fathered? (34)
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Interpretive:
Why do you think Mr. Flint wouldn't allow anyone to punish Harriet?
- I think Mr.Flint is obsessed with her and wants her all to himself.
Is he in love or completely obsess with her?
- He seems to be completely obsessed with her.
Why do you think Harriet was chosen to sleep with Flint's daughter?
- If she would sleep there then he would have has sex with her.
Why does Mrs. Flint make Harriet swear on a Bible?
- Because she is very religious and wouldnt lie to the lord.
Literary analysis: Why is it ironic that Mrs. Flint
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