If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:
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To learn about the historical and political context in which the novel was written.
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To discuss and interpret the motivations of the characters.
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To consider the novel as a work of social and political commentary, and identify its critiques.
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To analyze the novel's themes and motifs.