The topic of my presentation is on how Voodoo and Obeah are used to empower the characters in Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys.
I choose this topic because I found it to be essential when analyzing Wide Sargasso Sea. Having A full understanding of Obeah allows the reader to truly understand the characters of Christophine and Antoinette. Personally, I find the topic of magic and Voodoo to be very interesting as it is something humans will never truly understand. There is a lot of room for subtopics with this topic as it is so broad yet truly undefined and misunderstood.
I want this project to be presented in two different ways. At the start, I will explain my topic, my opinions on the matter, and anything else I find relevant to the topic. This will be in the form of an oral expose shown with a powerpoint. I would then like to play a game with the class where they question me and also participate in questions. The questions would ideally be on a wheel I could spin, which would randomize the order of them and create a fun game show feel to the presentation. This format of presentation will truly allow both the audience and myself a chance to have their opinions shared. …show more content…
The first part would be informative and help the audience understand the book better, while also promoting them to think of new connections they may have missed. Furthermore, I would have a chance to speak on a topic which truly interests me. The audience involvement makes the presentation less bland and keeps everyone involved in the process. Speaking head-on, while informative, can be boring. Therefore, by forcing my peers to interact they will be more likely to be awake and contributing to the furthering of knowledge. I plan to use the first 8 minutes to introduce my topic and explain it. This will be the time where I will share my opinions on the matter and generally discuss my topic. During my presentation, I will discuss voodoo and obeah empowerment of Jean Rhys, Christophine, Antoinette, and Mr.Rochester. Through various pieces of evidence, I will explain how they were all in a position without power, but used Obeah in a way which corresponds to the type of person they are. The remainder of the time will be used for the game I plan to play. A wheel I can spin will be used which will contain thought provoking questions both the audience and myself will have to answer. Some of the questions of the wheel will reveal easter eggs, or hidden connection, which become clear after understanding Obeah in relation to Wide Sargasso Sea. I plan to split the class and see which side participates the most and has the best thoughts. A game usually entices people to care and it will help further the discussion during the presentation in a thoughtful yet fun way. I will display an excellent understanding of the topic through my explanation of the connection of Obeah to Antoinette and Christophine characters. By using my knowledge of the characters and the topic matter I will provide thoughtful explanations on the subject and how by understanding it, the book becomes clearer and even more connected than before. The delivery will be highly effective because I will use strategies, such as an engaging game, to keep the audience engaged. The beginning of my presentation is used to introduce the
I choose this topic because I found it to be essential when analyzing Wide Sargasso Sea. Having A full understanding of Obeah allows the reader to truly understand the characters of Christophine and Antoinette. Personally, I find the topic of magic and Voodoo to be very interesting as it is something humans will never truly understand. There is a lot of room for subtopics with this topic as it is so broad yet truly undefined and misunderstood.
I want this project to be presented in two different ways. At the start, I will explain my topic, my opinions on the matter, and anything else I find relevant to the topic. This will be in the form of an oral expose shown with a powerpoint. I would then like to play a game with the class where they question me and also participate in questions. The questions would ideally be on a wheel I could spin, which would randomize the order of them and create a fun game show feel to the presentation. This format of presentation will truly allow both the audience and myself a chance to have their opinions shared. …show more content…
The first part would be informative and help the audience understand the book better, while also promoting them to think of new connections they may have missed. Furthermore, I would have a chance to speak on a topic which truly interests me. The audience involvement makes the presentation less bland and keeps everyone involved in the process. Speaking head-on, while informative, can be boring. Therefore, by forcing my peers to interact they will be more likely to be awake and contributing to the furthering of knowledge. I plan to use the first 8 minutes to introduce my topic and explain it. This will be the time where I will share my opinions on the matter and generally discuss my topic. During my presentation, I will discuss voodoo and obeah empowerment of Jean Rhys, Christophine, Antoinette, and Mr.Rochester. Through various pieces of evidence, I will explain how they were all in a position without power, but used Obeah in a way which corresponds to the type of person they are. The remainder of the time will be used for the game I plan to play. A wheel I can spin will be used which will contain thought provoking questions both the audience and myself will have to answer. Some of the questions of the wheel will reveal easter eggs, or hidden connection, which become clear after understanding Obeah in relation to Wide Sargasso Sea. I plan to split the class and see which side participates the most and has the best thoughts. A game usually entices people to care and it will help further the discussion during the presentation in a thoughtful yet fun way. I will display an excellent understanding of the topic through my explanation of the connection of Obeah to Antoinette and Christophine characters. By using my knowledge of the characters and the topic matter I will provide thoughtful explanations on the subject and how by understanding it, the book becomes clearer and even more connected than before. The delivery will be highly effective because I will use strategies, such as an engaging game, to keep the audience engaged. The beginning of my presentation is used to introduce the