If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will be able to identify and analyze important themes and symbols in the text and how they connect to the human experience of life.
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Students will be able to develop a more profound understanding of philosophies of suicide and against it.
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Students will be able to demonstrate confidence in speaking and write insightfully about the major themes in the novel, using clear and articulate arguments.
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Students will be able to understand and express themselves thoughtfully and critically regarding Tony's character evolution throughout the...