ACTIVITY SHEET ENGLISH ACTIVITY 1 In the play The Last Confession written by Roger Crane: - Who is the protagonist? - Who are the antagonists? - What is the genre of the play? - What is the setting (time & place)? - What are the main themes and motifs? ACTIVITY 2 You are Cardinal Benelli. Write a letter to the Curia in which you outline why you believe Pope John Paul I may have been murdered. ACTIVITY 3 As a class, or in groups, debate the following issues that arise in The Last Confession: a) Pursuit of truth vs. protection of the Roman Catholic Church. b) The Pope’s views vs. the Curia’s view. c) The Vatican Bank – role & accountability. d) Power vs. Faith. ACTIVITY 4 In The Last Confession, what were the views and actions outlined by Cardinal Benelli which made Pope John Paul I an enemy amongst the Cardinals? Analyse Cardinal Benelli. What are his motivations in pursuing an investigation into the death of Pope John Paul I? What are the reasons why Cardinal Benelli stops pursuing the investigation? Discuss the changes that Cardinal Benelli personally undergoes in the course of the play. HISTORY ACTIVITY 1 Similarities have been drawn between our current Pope (Pope Benedict XVI ) and Pope John Paul I. Use the internet and any other appropriate resources of information to outline 3 similarities that can be drawn between these two popes. ACTIVITY 2 Discuss whether you believe there has been a significant change within the Vatican since 1978 that has allowed our current pope with similar ideas to Pope John Paul I to be voted in to the papacy. ACTIVITY 3 Research and PowerPoint presentation. Use the Internet and any other appropriate sources of information to research the history of the Vatican. In your research, compare 3 popes and their main beliefs and views. Collate your findings as a PowerPoint and present your information to the class. Make use of suitable resources such as text, pictures, maps and sound files in your presentation. RELIGION ACTIVITY 1 Research and PowerPoint Presentation Compare Catholicism with one other world religion of your choice. What are their similarities and differences? Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on your findings for your class..