"Stages of Man" Assignment - due Aug. 30

Seven Stages of Man – Assignment

As this is the most well-known portion of the play, I want you to spend some time with it. Using the stage that I have assigned you in class, write a paragraph about this stage of life. Be sure and look up any of the words you do not know. You may summarize Shakespeare, and then explain the stage. You may use real life examples of people you know in this stage. Give me details.

For extra credit, you may illustrate the stage. I would like to post some of these in the classroom.

The second part of the assignment is two-fold. Listen to this classic Harry Chapin song entitled “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Here’s the link to a live performance - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH46SmVv8SU. He is pre-MTV. You may think it is cheesy – but know that it can make your parents cry. Explain how Chapin divides a man’s life into stages and what they mean.

Then divide your life into stages. You may use any criteria you’d like, but you must be consistent. Divide your life into accomplishments or places you have lived. I could divide my life into all the different jobs I have had. Be creative here! Entertain me (but try not to gross me out).

That’s it! Assignment is due on Monday by 4:00 – hard copy only, in my box. Name and block and date in upper left, TNR, 14 point font if you can, please. Make sure your name is on the illustration if you choose to do it. Cite any sources you use, including Wikipedia and Youtube. Include a Works Cited page.