The Little Foxes Lesson Plan

Thus far, what are your impressions of the Hubbard family?

Students may note that all three of the siblings seem bent on manipulating, though in different ways. Regina tries to charm; Oscar works by brute force; and Ben attempts to make himself seem like the calmest and most reasonable person in the room. It's implied that they have some form of shady business history that has allowed them to rise in class and stability, and that they make choices to ensure their continued financial growth—from the deal with Mr. Marshall to Oscar's marriage to Birdie. Leo seems like he may be cut from the same cloth as his father, but students may have different impressions of both...