In 12 lessons, students study grammatical structure and literary devices; role play; examine the three-book structure of the novel, learn to recognize point of view, metaphor, irony, and the relationship of style and content; investigate character and theme; conduct an in-depth analysis of the characterization of Msimangu; and view and discuss the 1995 movie starring James Earl Jones and Richard Harris. Grades 9–12. 70 pages.
Common Core correlationsliteraturecurriculumunits centerforlearning