Daily Lessons for Teaching The Great White Hope

Howard Sackler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Daily Lessons for Teaching The Great White Hope

Howard Sackler
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Objective

Objective: In Act 1, Scene 1, a boxing match between a white man and a black man is being determined. This physical fight represents the cultural fight between the black and white races, with the description of Brady as a "White Hope" embodying the hope of a significant number of whites of the time that black people would remain subservient. This lesson will discuss the symbolism of this fight and how Brady represents hope for a majority of the white race.

1) Class Discussion: What takes place in this scene?

Small Group Activity: What is the significance of this scene and the nickname White Hope?

Class Discussion: Share the groups' thoughts about the match that is being set up between a black man and a white man, the cultural fight this represents, and Brady symbolizing hope for the white race.

Homework: How might this hope put pressure on Brady? Will...

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