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Fun With Nick Dunne
Kind of Activity:
Classwide Discussion
Objective:
Students will be able to discuss the character of Nick Dunne, and consider why he might be deliberately unlikable.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2
Structure:
Ask your students to discuss their general impressions of Nick's character. You may want to ask some or all of the following discussion questions:
- Is Nick sympathetic/likeable? If not, why not?
- How does Nick feel about himself?
- How does Nick feel about Amy?
- How does Nick treat other people?
Some students may find common ground with Nick, but many will likely conclude he's kind of a jerk. Nick...
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