Hippolytus Lesson Plan

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

1. 1

   Students will develop their own critical viewpoints on the text and its meaning, drawing on specific evidence from the text.

2. 2

   Students will confront the ethical and moral questions raised by the plays subject matter.

3. 3

   Students will be able to relate the main themes of the text to contemporary concerns.

4. 4

   Students will be able place the play and its themes in historical context, focusing on gender, religion, philosophy, and language.