A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

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Description:

Truman Capote’s memoir shows a narrator who is engaged in a struggle to find a place to belong and to be a member—even if that place is only with an elderly cousin who seems not to fit in any place herself. The action takes place in a small Southern town around the time of the Great Depression. Capote uses themes of love, acceptance, and loyalty in this story.

Activities:

Students explore writing through tone, setting, characterization, and imagery. Students create narrative pieces fashioned after Capote’s style. Many opportunities for creative writing are presented. Supplementary materials include an essay assessment with answer key and additional activities to extend the unit, such as making kites, creating a recipe book, and illustrating a children’s picture book.

Ethical Values:

Compassion
Family commitment
Gratitude
Loyalty