Peekay as “The Tadpole Angel”

The ConcertWatch the clip and add brief notes to your

analysis of Peekay as “The Tadpole Angel”. You should use the same paper that we started during our last class.

Closely review What influence Peekay has with “The People” The role he has during the concert The way music brings the tribes together

Requiem for Geel Piet

Read page 298, starting as Doc says, “Ladies and Gentlemen. Tonight I would like to dedicate…” through page 299 where Peekay notes Geel Piet would have said, “why must a man always wait until he is dead for such a clever joke to happen.”

How is this section continuing to develop the theme of “The Power of One”?

How does the irony of Brigadier Joubert’s statement enhance this scene?

Vengeance for Geel Piet

Borman’s fight with Captain Smit (page 303-304)

The letter writing campaign continues (page 305) along with “King Georgies” (page 311-312)

Borman’s curse continues (page 313-314)

Bildungsroman for Book One

Use the handout to connect with what you consider to be the most appropriate theme. Then answer the following prompt with a thoughtful, detailed one-page response:

Explain how Peekay’s journey towards maturity in Book One has increased your knowledge of (____________). For example, how has each stage of the bildungsroman allowed for you to recognize the critical differences between boxing and fighting?

“In Your Own Write” Assignment

Developing your responses for Book OnePotential themes:

“The power of one individual to effect change” “The contrasts between spirituality and religion” “The differences between boxing and fighting” “Institutionalized racism and its affects on society”

Use a theme that makes sense to you and begin to develop your written responses this weekend.