Periods 1 & 2 Moby Schedule & Project Ideas

We are near the end of our Moby voyage! Here are your readings for the week:

Period 1 - 3/31, ch. 123-127; 4/5, ch. 128-132; 4/7, ch 133-134
Period 2 - 3/30, ch 116-122; 4/1, ch. 123-130; 4/6, ch 131-134
(We will read the last chapter together, as well as the Epilogue.)

I am still working on project ideas. Here are some I've had so far (with the help of some of my sweeties):

A scrapbook - take on the persona of one character, and create a scrapbook, including momentos, pictures, letters and reflections of the voyage/experiences.

Create a coffin - Remember, Queequeg fashioned his coffin after a canoe. It was symbolic for him, and the items he wanted to place in his coffin/canoe were symbolic, too. You will create yours in a shape/form that is symbolic of another character (3-D). Create several items that would go inside based on their likes, dislikes, personality, beliefs, etc. You will explain what each one means, as well as create a eulogy for the character that discusses the essence of him.

A zodiac calendar - remember when the seamen discussed the cyclical nature of life, the stars and the zodiac? Create a calendar of the signs, the symbolism, as well as the events in the story that fit into that sign. Remember, the novel itself, as well as the plot, was cyclical! You wondered why Melville repeats himself, right? Well, now you know!

"WWID?" or "What Would Ishamel Do?" - You can create a book that would reflect the lesson Ish tried to teach us. State a predicament, an issue, etc., then explain how Ish might handle it. You could do "WWQD?" (Queequeq) or WWSD? (Starbuck), etc.

An Art Anthology - There has been a myriad of art done in relation to MD. Create an art book of various paintings or photographs found in galleries (they're all over the Internet), then explain what the pictures mean in relation to the events of the novel, the views of the characters, or the themes.

Create a lyric and poetry book - Write poetry from the perspective of one character (one haiku, one name poem, one tanka, one narrativepoem, one metaphor poem). They must all have at least one literary tool. You will also include the lyrics of three songs that reflect the character's perspective, beliefs, experiences, etc.

Paper Quilt (or Counterpane)- Remember that Queequeg's body (and his many tattoos) resembles a quilt??? Well, you can create a quilt of 25 squares that represent 25 chapters. Each square will have a symbol, quote and the life lesson for each of the 25 chapters you select. Remember, the colors and pattern should symbolize the chapter, too! Each square should be 6" x 6".

You will get to choose which one to do. There may be more ideas I come up with, but for now, this is it. SMILE :o)