Hello Seniors!
I'm looking forward to an exciting two days with you this week. We have lots to do before spring break, and we are entering into and exciting section of British literature. (I know, I know, I say that every time, but it's always true!) The Restoration period (aka the Neoclassical and Enlightenment periods) is known as such because it took place after the restoration of the monarchical system in England with the coronation of Charles II. For more information on the background of this period click here.
On Monday, we will review for your test on Paradise Lost Book I and A Pilgrim's Progress, which are both crossover texts that could be considered either Restoration or Renaissance literature, since they are on the cusp of each and affected by both. This should not take the entire period, so we will also read the background information on the Restoration period from your texts, so bring them.
On Thursday, you will take the aforementioned test as well as a vocabulary quiz on lesson 17. Don't forget to study. We should also have time to do some reading from the text, so bring your books. This period is heavy in satirical writing, and one of the most infamous works of satire is attributed to the Irish writer Jonathan Swift. I am hoping we will have time to read his very scandalous pamphlet, "A Modest Proposal" in it's entirety, but if not, we will at least begin it in earnest.
Looking forward to an interesting week!
Mrs. SO
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