Middlesex Lesson Plan

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

1. 1

   Students will be able to understand the mythological themes and influences present in Middlesex and the grip of classical mythology on the lives and minds of Eugenides' characters.

2. 2

   Students will understand the role of gender in the lives of the novel's characters, including Cal; they will be able to discuss issues gender, sex, and sexuality with sensitivity and appropriate terminology.

3. 3

   Students will gain an understanding of the various historical events portrayed in the novel.

4. 4

   Students will be able to analyze the author's writing style,...