Teacher Guide

Arms and the Man 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

    To analyze the complex and dynamic characters of "Arms and the Man;" their flaws, ideals, relationships and hypocrisies.

  2. 2

    To situate "Arms and the Man" in a historical and literary context.

  3. 3

    To apply different critical lenses to the text, and to consider it as social commentary.

  4. 4

    To study G.B. Shaw's style, craft and intent as a playwright.

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