Important Info: There are two versions of the play. (not a

really big deal) But, if you didn’t read the one that I have on my website, Act 2 will be longer. Also, the one we are reading in class (website copy!) has an extra scene in Act 2, ending where jack wants Algernon to leave.

4: -Curtis-Corbyn-Cynthia7: -Jay-Nitianna8: Lue-Lorene

Reminder:Matching test on Techniques of Comedy on Mon, April 15.

4-11-13 Objectives:To examine the language in the play

and analyze the impact that the techniques of comedy have on the reader.

To examine themes.To discuss the play as a critical

commentary on the superficiality of the upper-social class in Victorian England.

Today’s Agenda:Group activityDiscussionBegin reading Act Three