If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will be able to analyze the play through multiple academic lenses, including realism, existentialism, and feminist theory.
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Students will be able to discuss the play's themes and consider multiple interpretations thereof.
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Students will be able to analyze the characters, their motivations and actions, and how Chekhov develops their characterization through dialogue.
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Students will learn about the play's historical context.
