This novel contains a few graphic descriptions of leprosy patients that some students may find disturbing. Also, it refers to these patients as "lepers" instead of more contemporary language such as "leprosy patients," or "people with Hansen's disease." This lesson plan uses the term "lepers" occasionally in accordance with the novel, but the teacher may wish to discuss this with students to ensure that respectful language is used.
The thought questions in this lesson plan provide material and ideas that students can use to write short original essays and to develop their powers of analysis.
The questions provided for the final paper are most suitable for student essays. For the sake of...
