Teacher Guide

Waiting for the Barbarians Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will be able to discuss colonialism, orientalism, primitivism, and neocolonialism as they relate to the novel and historical events.

  2. 2

    Students will be able to identify the key qualities of Coetzee's writing style including the unreliable narration of the magistrate.

  3. 3

    Students will be able to chart the magistrate's character development and identify his motivations throughout.

  4. 4

    Students will be able to discuss the novel as a piece of political allegory and apply it to historical events and scenarios.

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