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Lesson 1 (from Prologue to Book 1: IX)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine Sylvie's character, and whether she seems to have any redeeming qualities. Sylvie was in danger during the French Revolution. Byard Guilbert married her and took her to a plantation on Saint-Domingo and then in America.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What was Sylvie's situation when Bayard wanted her to marry him? Why did she marry him? Why does she continue to have a superiority complex after Bayard rescues her? What expectations does she have of life because of her upbringing in France? What was her life like with Bayard? What does using Thisbee as her personal servant reveal about Sylvie's stubbornness and selfishness? What opinion does Sylvie have of herself? How does Sylvie treat her family? What seems to drive Sylvie? What role do tradition and societal expectations play in her life? How would you describe Sylvie? Does she seem...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.10, 11-12.3, 11-12.10
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 11-12.3(d)
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