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 identify and discuss the many possible themes of the text, and recognize differing interpretations of these themes.
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To understand the text's language and style.
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To place the poem within a historical context and literary tradition.
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To identify the poem's many symbols and consider differing interpretations thereof.