Day 1

"The Shroud" and Other Short Stories Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Based on the description of him in the "Introduction", which authors does Premchand most remind you of? Why?

    This question is intended to serve as something of an icebreaker, and to get students to begin thinking of Premchand and his works in a comparative perspective. For some students, the most immediate and relevant point of reference may be an author whom they've read for school, like Twain or Tolstoy; for others, it may be someone whom they've read outside the classroom. Ultimately, there is no single correct answer.

  2. 2

    What attributes make for a good writer? What attributes made Premchand stand out among the other storytellers of his time?

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