The Moon and Sixpence Lesson Plan

Why is the narrator writing this biography of Charles Strickland? Do you think he establishes himself as a reliable narrator? Why or why not?

Strong responses will point to the text for the answer to the first question. He's writing the biography because of his intimate relationship with a renowned artist, and many people love to hear behind-the-scenes stories about famous individuals. Most students will find that he mostly establishes himself as a reliable narrator. For one, he feels other accounts of Strickland's life have mythologized or glamorized him. The narrator wants to tell the more nuanced, down-to-earth story. This is a sort of pledge toward honesty....