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The Playboy of the Western World Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Students will learn about the history of Irish Nationalism and how it is reflected in the text.

  2. 2

    Students will research and report on other controversial works of art.

  3. 3

    Students will analyze the author's language and explore the power that words can have on our perception of reality.

  4. 4

    Students will learn about the history of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.

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Study Guide for The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World study guide contains a biography of John Millington Synge, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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