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Lesson 1 (from Part 1: Chapter 1 - 4)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to analyze the moral dilemma faced by Scranton Roy in Part I: Chapter 1. Scranton Roy, a soldier in the cavalry, encounters a chaotic situation in an Ojibwe village where violence is erupting. In the midst of the chaos, he makes a split-second decision to raise his weapon and harm innocent people. However, he later witnesses a dog carrying a child on its back, and he feels a sense of redemption and decides to follow them, leaving the village behind. Students will evaluate the ethical choices he made in response to the challenging circumstances.
Lesson
Class Discussion: In the chaotic encounter with the village, Scranton Roy experiences a sudden contempt for the children and participates in violent acts. How does this moral dilemma reflect the dehumanizing effects of war and its impact on individuals' sense of morality? How does the encounter...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Reading: Literature RL.9-10.2, 9-10.4, 9-10.10, 11-12.2, 11-12.4, 11-12.10
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