If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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Students will develop their own critical viewpoints on the text and its meaning, drawing on specific evidence from the text.
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Students will confront the ethical and moral questions raised by the plays subject matter.
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Students will be able to relate the main themes of the text to contemporary concerns.
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Students will be able place the play and its themes in historical context, focusing on gender, religion, philosophy, and language.
