Teacher Guide

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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