Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande I. Text Analysis Structure of the text Part 1(paras. 12-13) topIcs Greatness of Alexander, a young but powerful, wise and mature Conqueror, who determined to visit Diogenes Part 1(paras. 14-17) topics Even with a sharp contrast between the ascetic philosopher and the all-powerful king, the two figures had something in common-freedom W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Part 1 (paras. 12-13) Part 1 (paras. 14-17) Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander I. Text Analysis Structure of the text topics Greatness of Alexander, a young but powerful,wise and mature Conqueror, who determined to visit Diogenes topics Even with a sharp contrast between the ascetic philosopher and the all-powerful king, the two figures had something in common—freedom To be continued on the next page
Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande I. Text Analysis Reactions to the dialogue When Alexander asked Diogenes to request a favour from him, Diogenes said Stand to one side. You are blocking the sunlight. Greeks Macedonian Alexander officers Tittered Guffawed and nudged Kept silent and concluded they were the on free men alive W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander I. Text Analysis Reactions to the dialogue When Alexander asked Diogenes to request a favour from him, Diogenes said: “ Stand to one side. You are blocking the sunlight.” To be continued on the next page. Kept silent and concluded they were the only free men alive Greeks Tittered Macedonian officers Guffawed and nudged Alexander
Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story What did Diogenes value most in life? Why was Diogenes called"the Dog"by his contemporaries? What was Diogenes' rationale(principle)for living so humbly? What is Cynicism? How do people understand Cynicism today W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander What did Diogenes value most in life? Why was Diogenes called “the Dog” by his contemporaries? What was Diogenes’ rationale (principle) for living so humbly? What is Cynicism? How do people understand Cynicism today? I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story To be continued on the next page
Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story What characteristics did Diogenes and Alexander share? In what way were they different? What is the author trying to contrast in this essay? How does he do it? This is an essay about two legendary figures. But how would you describe the language style of the essay? Is it heavy, abstract and abstruse? Above all, is it boring How does the author achieve this? W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander • What characteristics did Diogenes and Alexander share? In what way were they different? • What is the author trying to contrast in this essay? How does he do it? • This is an essay about two legendary figures. But how would you describe the language style of the essay? Is it heavy, abstract and abstruse? Above all, is it boring? How does the author achieve this? I. Text Analysis Further discussion about the story To be continued on the next page
Lesson 10- Diogenes and Alexande I. Text Analysis Retelling summary o u a Retell a typical day in Diogenes' life with the help of the word rovided to the following words and phrases omplete the task scratch, do his business, beg, squat scoop, stroll, scant thanks, a shower of stones and abuses, mock, satire, convert, barrel, inhabit, lighted lamp W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E Lesson 10 – Diogenes and Alexander I. Text Analysis Retelling & summary Try to use all the words provided to complete the task. To be continued on the next page. Retell a typical day in Diogenes’ life with the help of the following words and phrases. scratch, do his business, beg, squat, scoop, stroll, scant thanks, a shower of stones and abuses, mock, satire, convert, barrel, inhabit, lighted lamp