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Switch Eras

Take one part of the plot of Milkman and write a short story in which you place these plot points in a different era than the one portrayed in Milkman.

Treatment of Women Collage

Create a collage that symbolically depicts the experiences of women living in Northern Ireland during the 1970s, as they are described in the novel Milkman. Write a short reflection explaining your choices.

Watch A Documentary

Find and watch a documentary film focusing on the early years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Act Out a Scene

Choose a short scene from the novel, such as the first meeting between middle sister and the milkman. Prepare a script and act out the scene in a small group.

Sculpt A Scene, Location, or Character

Burns often uses vivid imagery to help the reader picture what a location or character looks like. Use modeling clay...

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