This lesson plan makes use of Dounia B. Christiani's English translation of The Wild Duck, as provided in the 1968 Norton Critical Edition of the text.
The teacher should also be aware that sensitive subjects are discussed in The Wild Duck, including sexual impropriety and the suicide of a young girl. The teacher ought to use their judgment of the particular classroom and the text to ensure that proper accommodations and warnings are made as necessary. Above all, ensure that the classroom remains a respectful place for productive and non-threatening conversations about the text.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short...
