invictus poem

“If you were the president, what particular government department would you give the most concern and attention? Explain why.”

“If you were him, what will you chose between familyand obligation? Explain why.”

“If you were like him, will you accept you appearance or give up

living? Explain why.”

“If you’re a teacher, will you take the opportunity to work abroad than to

stay with your family in the Philippines? Explain why.”

“What do you prefer, education 1st and work after? or

work? Explain why?”

can you recall a time when you have to deal with a difficult situation? Can you share it with the class?

..in times where we are likely to give up on something that we know is a good cause and fear is the factor or pain or maybe embarrassment or even just plain laziness keeps us back from moving forward..do we have an unconquerable heart? Invictus heart?

Unconquerable

Vocabulary/synonyms

undefeated, incapable of being

conquered, unbeatable

Wincedshrinking movement; a slight start,recoil, shrink, quail.

Due to sudden shockor sudden pain

Bludgeoning

-castigate, nag, badger,

bully, coerce, harass

unbowed

Unbowed-unyielding, unstoppable

Wrathfury, madness, hostility, bitterness

Looms--tower, overhang, soar, about to happen

Menace—hazard, peril, risk

Fatea state or end thatseemingly has beendecided beforehand, circumstance, fortune, outcomethat is beyondhuman control

Soul- conscience, heart, spirit, thought, the seat of one's

deepest thoughts and emotions

Metaphor a figure of speech in which a word orphrase is applied to anobject or action to whichit is not literallyapplicable.

Simile--a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).

Pit- a large hole in the groundBlack is the pit from Pole to Pole

Clutch-- a tight grasp or an act of grasping somethingIn a fell clutch of circumstance—tight hold of uncontrolled situation

winced-- a wincing or shrinking movement; a slight start,recoil, shrink, quailI have not winced or cried aloud—i never once was startled nor I screamed

Based on the definition let us try to understand these few phrases..

wrath-- fury, madness, hostility, bitternessBeyond this place of wrath and tears—beyond this hostility and sorrow

menace-- hazard, peril, riskAnd yet the menace of the years finds and shall find me unafraid—the perilous years I will not fear

Bludgeoning-- beat (someone) repeatedly with a bludgeon or other heavy object., club , beat , trashUnder the bludgeoning of chance—beating of uncertainties

Let me introduce to you our literature for today entitled..

Invictuswriten by William Henley

Who is

William

Henley?

Born 23 August 1849

Gloucester, England

Died 11 July 1903 (aged 53)

Woking, England

Occupation: Poet, critic, and

editor

Nationality: English

Education:The Crypt School,

Gloucester

Period c. 1870–1903

As early as at the age of 12 Henley

was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the

bone, which led to the amputation of

his left leg below the knee a few years

later. In 1873, his other leg was also

affected by tuberculosis, but thanks to

the innovative treatment of Dr Joseph

Lister, who used his new antiseptic

surgical method at the Edinburgh

Royal Infirmary, it was not amputated.

Henley stayed almost two years under

Dr Lister’s care in the Edinburgh

Infirmary. During his long stay in the

hospital, he began to write poetry

which reflected his traumatic

experiences as a patient.

In spite of his illness, Henley was a strong and

sociable man with boundless energy, excellent

memory, enthusiasm and versatile mind. While he

stayed in the Edinburgh Infirmary, he read a lot,

taught himself French, Spanish, and German, and

corresponded with men of letters. (Connell,16)

This poem was written by William Henley. a poem

first published in 1888.

The poem inspired Nelson Mandela during the 27

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kept his spirit strong so that he may endure amidst

the hardships.

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Now lets read it all together

INVICTUSWilliam Earnest Henley

Out of the night that covers meBlack is the pit from Pole to Pole

I thank whatever gods may beFor my unconquerable soul

In the fell clutch of circumstancesI have not winced or cried aloud;

Under the bludgeoning of chanceMy head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tearsLooms but the Horror of the shade,

And yet the menace of the yearsFinds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,How charged with punishment the scroll;

I am the master of my fate;I am the captain of my soul.

1. Who is the speaker in the poem? Cite lines to support your

answer.

2. What parts of the poem show author’s heroic qualities?

3. The speaker has not winced or cried aloud? What does this

mean?

4. Reflect on these last two lines of the poem:

“I am the master of my fate;

I am the captain of my soul.”5. What was the most important thing you have learned from

the poem?

Ten-Minute analysis

HomeworkApplicationIndividual Activity

In five sentences below, summarize the concepts that you

have learned in the lesson.

1. I realized that _________________________.

2. I learned that _________________________.

3. I am now aware that _________________________.

4. I will always think that _________________________.

5. I will remember that _________________________.