Tropic of Cancer Lesson Plan

Views on Artistic Freedom

Kind of Activity:

Individual Writing

Objective:

Students will read about Papini's views on artistic freedom and write a response comparing those views to what they perceive in Miller's work.

Structure:

Giovanni Papini was an Italian author, essayist, and critic known for his thought-provoking views on art and creativity. He was a prominent figure in the literary scene during the early 20th century. One of his notable works, an essay entitled "The Tragic Everyday," contains his perspectives on the role of artists in society and the concept of artistic freedom.

In "The Tragic Everyday," Papini emphasizes the burden that society places...