Day 3

The Zoo Story Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Do Peter and Ann have a happy marriage? A healthy relationship? Why or why not?

    What does a “happy marriage” or “healthy relationship” entail? Love? Sex? Trust? Communication? Encourage students to consider both of these possible readings: Ann is unhappy and it affects their relationship OR their relationship is unhealthy and it is making Ann unhappy. Could both be true? Or is Ann unhappy for another reason? Is one spouse an insufficient partner to the other? Are they both trying their best? Consider from both characters’ perspectives.

  2. 2

    How can we interpret the theme of communication (or lack thereof) in Homelife?

    The play is a conversation, first and...

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