Mourning Becomes Electra Lesson Plan

Mourning Becomes Electra contains references to inappropriate and abusive relationships between parents and children. Although sexual mores have changed significantly since the time that the play was written and even more since when the play is supposed to take place, students may still feel uncomfortable with the ways in which sex and sexuality are discussed in the play. As such, it may be a good idea to warn students about these topics ahead of time, provide them with some brief historical and cultural background about the play's time period and literary/theatrical context (e.g., a discussion of the Oedipus Complex and other important themes), and discuss the predominant social norms...