invictus poem
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“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
years he spent in prison for terrorist activities, and
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 _________________________.