If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To explore the text's ethical questions and themes.
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To analyze the play's craft, as a work of theatre and of social commentary.
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To discuss and consider the motivations and characterization of the characters, particularly the two leads.
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To apply various critical lenses to the text in order to engage with its themes from multiple angles.