Blood Relations Lesson Plan

For this question, reflect on Lizzie’s tendency to think of things in a metaphorical way (for instance, the puppy story, or comparing her mother to an ensnared bird). Do you see this as a strictly aesthetic strategy from the playwright? Does it indicate anything about Lizzie’s character or psychology, and if so, what?

Students are invited here to deepen their discussion from Days 1 and 2 about symbolism, specifically the symbol of pigeons, as well as to connect these passages to others in which symbolism is used by Lizzie. Specifically, students might discuss how pigeons are both representative of Lizzie and in relationship with her (they…can see into your heart…they’re...