It should be noted that Everything is Illuminated is a novel that contains adult, and at times crude language. The teacher needs to address this with the class before beginning any lesson plan. It should be emphasized that the depiction of sexual acts in the novel should be looked at with a critical eye.
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 improving their written expression, teachers should encourage students to write on topics that have been discussed in class, this...
