Don Quijote de la Mancha
Introduction:
Life is an adventure full of surprises. After reading Miguel de Cervante's novel, Don Quijote, you will be able to apply his adventures to your life today. You will explore the world through the eyes of our hero Don Qujote de la Mancha. You will analyze the adventures of Don Qujiote from your perspective. In this WebQuest you will explore his fantasy world and investigate the reality and illusions in the novel. You will also reflect on the humor and the irony of the story from your character's point of view. What kind of a relationship does Don Quijote have with you? Is he a mad man? Or is he a dreamer? What is the moral of the story? What lessons can be learned?
Task: Don Quijote Report: Write a report on Don Quijote.
 | Cover page: Name, date, Spanish 3, Miss Dietz, Period 3, and then add clip art related to Don Quijote |
| Paragraph 1: Introduction paragraph- Summarize the novel of Don Quijote and tell of his many adventures. |
Story of Don Quijote links
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote |
| http://www.donquijote.org/vmuseum/Quixote-story/book-one.asp |
| Paragraph 2: Who is Miguel de Cervantes? Where was he born? Where and when did he live? Tell about his life. |
Cervantes links
| Paragraph 3: Who is Don Quijote? Describe Don Quijote and give examples of how he exemplifies the virtues or characteristics of a knight. (Ex. Courageous, honest, moral, romantic, adventurous, honorable, selfless etc.)Tell of his good friends, his lady Dulcinea and his adventures. |
| Paragraph 4: Don Quijote is a chivalrous knight. What does this mean to be chivalrous? What are the duties of a knight? (Ex. To defend women, the innocent, the oppressed etc.) How does Don Quijote carry out those duties? Give examples from the story. |
| Paragraph 5: What are your thoughts on chilvary? Many people say that nowadays chivalry is dead. What do you think? Do you think that chivalry is dead or alive? |
| Paragraph 6: What is your personal reaction to the quote below by Miguel de Cervantes. Do you agree? Is Don Quijote a crazy man? Is too much sanity madness? Or is it crazy to be practical and to surrender your dreams? |
CERVANTES: I have lived nearly fifty years, and I have seen life as it is. Pain, misery, hunger ... cruelty beyond belief. I have heard the singing from taverns and the moans from bundles of filth on the streets. I have been a soldier and seen my comrades fall in battle ... or die more slowly under the lash in Africa. I have held them in my arms at the final moment. These were men who saw life as it is, yet they died despairing. No glory, no gallant last words ... only their eyes filled with confusion, whimpering the question: "Why?" I do not think they asked why they were dying, but why they had lived. When life itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? Perhaps to be too practical is madness. To surrender dreams -- this may be madness. To seek treasure where there is only trash. Too much sanity may be madness. And maddest of all, to see life as it is and not as it should be.
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Paragraph 7: Read Don Quijote's reflection on how life should be. What is your reaction? Do you agree or disagree? |
Quixote's Reflection On How Life Should Be Lived
Call nothing thy own except thy soul. Love not what thou art, but only what thou may become.Do not pursue pleasure, for thou may have the misfortune to overtake it. Look always forward; in last year's nest there are no birds this year.Be just to all men. Be courteous to all women.Live in the vision of that one for whom great deeds are done ... She that is called Dulcinea.
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Paragraph 8: Compare/contrast Don Quijote to another hero (past or present) whose life mirrors that of Don Q's. Give an example of another person either in history or of today who lived or lives their life to the fullest, someone who lives a good life, who exemplifies the virtues of Don Quijote? |
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Paragraph 9: Reflect on the lyrics to “The Impossible Dream” and then reflect on your life. What kind of life do you want to live? What are your dreams? Do you believe they will come true? What kind of life should all men live? |
The
Impossible Dream or El Sueño Imposible
from Man of La Mancha
Quixote explains his quest and the reasons behind it ...
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To dream the impossible dream To right the unrightable wrong This is my quest, To be willing to give And I know - if I'll only be
true And the world will be better
for this |
Soñar el sueño imposible Luchar contra el enemigo invencible Soportar con dolor intolerable Correr donde los valientes nos se atreven ...
Corregir los abusos incorregibles Esta es mi búsqueda, Estar dispuesto a entregar Y sé - si pudiera ser fiel Y el mundo será mejor porque |
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Paragraph 10: What is the moral of the story.. perhaps there are several lessons to be learned. You may mention them, but focus on what you think is the biggest lesson or moral to learn from the story. Explain and give examples of how you can apply it to your life. |
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Conclusion paragraph: What is your personal reaction to the story of Don Quijote? Don Quijote a mad man or a hero? Do you see yourself as Don Quijote? Are you a dreamer or a realist? Explain and give examples. What are your thoughts? How do you see life? Are you more concerned about reality (life as it is) or fantasy (life as it should be)? Do you live your life as Don Quijote? Do you live as Don Quijote says men should? |
Evaluation:
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A minimum of 10 paragraphs or at least 3 pages typed in English, double spaced, no larger than 14 font, 1 inch margins |
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Make sure you have a cover page, well developed introduction and conculsion. |
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Bonus points if cover page is in colored ink and decorated with clip art that pertains to Don Q. |
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Make sure you have answered all of the "Task" questions. |
Hopefully you enjoyed learning about Don Quijote de la Mancha!
