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The Birth of Venus
Kind of Activity:
Long-term Project
Objective:
Students will write a formal essay that explores the relationship between the painting and book, showing their comprehension of its symbolic value.
Structure:
Begin this activity by recalling the meme that was made of Dellarobia, comparing her to the famous painting The Birth of Venus.
Next, individually, students will use the internet to research The Birth of Venus. What is being communicated in the painting? What is its symbolic value? After gathering information about the paining, students will begin to consider the meaning of the painting in the context of the book. Why did Kingsolver include this...
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