Teacher Guide

The Song of Achilles Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

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 analyze the complex and dynamic characters of The Song of Achilles: their relationships, shifting alliances, value systems and motivations.

  2. 2

    Students will be able to identify and analyze the themes of the text.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to apply different contemporary critical lenses to the text.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to consider the novel's mythological inspirations and literary source material.

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