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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1 and 2)

Objective

Chapters 1 and 2

The setting of the story is the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The objective of this lesson is to explore the local color of Pittsburgh and its impact on the story.

Lesson

Lead the class in a discussion about local color. Begin with a definition and ask the class to validate their understanding by offering examples from the book. How is regionalism exhibited in language? Interpersonal dynamics? Clothing? What other elements can the students identify that help signify that this story is set in Pittsburgh during this particular time period?

Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss the author's authenticity with the novel. Could this story take place anywhere else but Pittsburgh in the 20th century? Why or why not? What is it about the elements of this play that slots in into this particular time period?

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