Works of Art

Monologues

Aim: To use creative writing to reflect on the thoughts and feelings of the figures in the Sabbath-related work of art.

Materials: Paper and pencil

Procedure:

1. Have students examine the work of art below. Discuss with students:

• What do you think is happening in this scene?
  
• What do you think the character is thinking?
  
• What do you think happens next in this scene?

2. Ask each student to write a monologue from the point of view of the woman in Kaufmann’s painting. Based on what the students see, what do they think the figure might be thinking?

3. Have students perform their monologues for the rest of the class.