Tropic of Cancer Lesson Plan

Reimagining Boris's Letter

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will rewrite Boris's letter based on their analysis of the text.

Structure:

Imagine you are Boris, Henry Miller's friend who wrote the peculiar letter in Chapter 9. Rewrite Boris's letter to Henry, providing deeper insights into Boris's thoughts, feelings, and philosophical views. The goal is to create a letter that reveals Boris's inner struggles, his reasons for viewing life and death in an abstract manner, and his complex relationship with Henry.

Students may be provided the following outline to help guide their thoughts on the assignment:

• Character Development: Think about...