Evelina Lesson Plan

What is the reading process like for this epistolary novel, as opposed to other novels you have read? What do you find interesting and challenging about this form of storytelling?

Some students might be challenged by the format of Evelina. They may find themselves feeling confused about the shifts in point of view. They might say that the voices do not necessarily sound distinct from one letter to the next, so it could be hard to keep track of who is speaking. Other students might say that a novel in letters is interesting, especially if they have not read one before. They might be intrigued by the point of view and what the genre of the letter means for what is said (and...