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Lesson 1 (from Lester Atlas)

Objective

Norman Paperman and Lester Atlas, his friend and adviser, arrive on Amerigo island to visit the Gull Reef Club. The objective of this lesson is for the students to demonstrate an understanding of the reasons Norman decided he wanted to own a club on a Caribbean island.

Lesson

Questions and Discussion Points:

> What happens to Norman to make him decide to change his life?

> Why is Norman disenchanted with his life in New York City?

> Is Norman's desire normal for a man? If so, why? If not, why not?

> What is Norman hoping to find on the island?

Activities:

1. As a class, discuss Norman's mid-life crisis. What may have contributed to it? Under the circumstances, is it a normal reaction? Is Norman going to an extreme?

2. Divide the class into groups of four or five. Have each group discuss what is driving Norman's quest. Is it...

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