The Birth of Venus Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Birth of Venus Chapter Abstracts for Teachers

Sarah Dunant
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Prologue and Part 1: Chapters 1-2

• In "Prologue," a nun dies and is discovered to have a fake tumor and a tattoo.

• Alessandra's father brings home a painter, who she hopes to learn from.

• Alessandra's family argues about who the painter should paint first.

• Alessandra's family prepares for her sister's wedding.

• Alessandra feels second-class compared to her siblings.

Part 1: Chapters 3-6

• Alessandra is told that her father is looking for a husband for her even though Alessandra does not want to be married.

• Alessandra finds it difficult to paint because she feels she doesn't know enough.

• Alessandra sits for the painter with a servant as an escort.

• The painter refuses to speak to Alessandra until she brings up Florence.

• Alessandra has her servant give the painter an art book.

• Alessandra's family attends the services for Lorenzo de' Medici.

• A murder occurs near Alessandra's town and is unsolved.

Part 1: Chapters 7-10

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