If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Analyze the story as a work of social commentary, applying lenses such as class and race.
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Analyze the characters of Rainsford and General Zaroff and consider what they may represent.
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Discuss the story's themes, such as violence and dehumanization.
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Consider how the story is affected by social and historical context.