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Grade Level:
9 - 12
Literary Form:
World Drama
Paired with:
Hedda Gabler10 Lesson Plans/20 Handouts/70 Pages
ISBN:978-1-56077-174-6
Description:
This 1879 drama is often seen as the initiation of a new chapter in women’s history. A Doll’s House is the story of two Noras—the obedient if capricious doll-wife answering to pet names and the strong woman saving her husband’s life at great risk to herself—remains fixed in the popular imagination. It is a study of characters caught in and struggling with society’s limitations. The compressed setting and precise symbols introduce the characteristics of modern drama.
Activities:
Students develop play reading skills. They complete exercises in structure—foreshadowing, plot links, dramatic irony, character relationships, stylistic details—and symbolism. There are many opportunities for essay writing. Students focus on character interpretation. They learn to respond to literary criticism.
Supplementary materials include a quiz with answer key.
Ethical Values:
Compassion Courage
Family commitment
Responsibility
Truth
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