HAROLD PINTER Assignment

The Caretaker by Harold Pinter
from Ross_Angus

Today we are going to search for some information about Harold Pinter and familiarize ourselves with some of his work.

1. Read his Wikipedia biography and tell the class about his life.
    Group 1: Early life and education, Sport and Friendship, Early theatrical training and stage experience
    Group 2: Marriages and family life, Civic Activities and Political activism

2.  Meet Pinter the playwright: Watch this monologue from his Caretaker play and answer the following questions:
     2.1 What does the man talk about?
     2.2 What does he say he wants to do at the end?
You will find more information on this play here.

3. Meet Pinter the poet: 
    3.1 Listen to some famous actors reciting Pinter's poetry:
          a. What are the poem titles?
          b. Who are they dedicated to?
       
     3.2 Read and listen to some more poems recited by Pinter himself:
           a. It is Here
           b. Later
           What types of poems are they?

     3.3 Watch the following Pinter's interview and explain how he got the idea for his poem Laughter.

4. Write your impressions on Harold Pinter and his work on this Wall.