- 1
Primeval Integrity
Kind of Activity:
Research
Objective:
Students will be able to delve more deeply into the rhinoceros as a metaphor for fascism
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2
Structure:
Continue discussing with students how the rhinoceros metaphor has evolved. There's now an ethical dimension to it: Berenger argues that one needs to be human to reason morally, and Jean argues that there exists a "primeval integrity" before he becomes a rhinoceros, and that that itself may be more moral. Review the vocabulary word with the students, and then ask what they think Jean means by "primeval integrity."
...
Join Now to View Premium Content
GradeSaver provides access to 2368 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11018 literature essays, 2791 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.