Day 5

The Garden Party Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What creates a sense of tension in The Stranger?

    In The Stranger, a sense of tension is created by the setup of Mr. John Hammond’s intense desire to be reunited with his wife (there is the implication that part of his desire is sexual, but teachers may choose to address this or not). But there are delays and delays to them finally having the reunion he’s been longing for. Each time it seems that he nearly has his wife to himself, they are interrupted, or she must attend to something.

  2. 2

    How is foreshadowing used in The Stranger?

    Long before we learn of the death of the young man, there are signs that his death has occurred. The long delay with the boat coming into...

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