The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge describes the rustic life of nineteenth-century Dorchester to the reader. The story’s shocking opening scene rivets readers’ attention. This novel is a great example of Victorian literature as well as the serialized novels popular at the time. Despite sophisticated vocabulary and complicated plot twists, the tale of Michael Henchard’s tragic life make him a recognizable and fascinating character.
About the Series:
Novel/Drama curriculum units contain complete lesson plans with preliminary and follow-up work, teacher notes with plot summary, background, and rationale, ready-to-use worksheets, and suggested answers for student questions. These study guides encourage the development of thinking, reading, speaking, research, and writing skills as well as critical thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Literary Form
British Novel
Student Activities
Students analyze characterization, setting, and themes. They brainstorm, chart, map, and journal in various activities throughout the unit. Students discuss similarities to other tragic works such as the plays of William Shakespeare and Sophocles. Supplementary materials include study guides and answer keys, journal and writing topics, vocabulary, and a unit test with answer key.
Ethical Values
- Adaptability
- Family Commitment
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Self-discipline
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