Kanthapura Lesson Plan

Kanthapura, as a work of historical fiction, includes at times sexist concepts, language, and violence, including domestic violence and rape, against women. It is a good idea to contextualize these potentially triggering topics culturally and historically so that students go into the reading prepared. Talk about what sexism is, how it has played a role historically across the globe, and how it continues to the present day. Give students a chance to think about and discuss sexism through the lens of the novel and their own personal lenses. Reinforce that the classroom, above all, will remain a place for respectful and understanding discourse, particularly with regard to this sensitive...