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Lesson 1 (from Introduction)

Objective

The introduction includes biographical information about the author of the novel "Herland," Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The introduction was written by Ann J. Lane, who also wrote a biography of Gilman. This lesson discusses the introduction of the novel "Herland".

Lesson

1) Library research: Have students research the author of the introduction, Ann J. Lane. What others works has she done? Based on her background and knowledge of the subject, was she a qualified author for this subject? Was she well-informed on the subject to write about it? Why or why not? Have students write a paragraph on the author of the introduction and whether or not she was a qualified choice.

2) Class discussion: Discuss the following as a class:

a) Why does the book include a biographical introduction of Gilman's life?

b) How might the introduction change one's perception of the subject material in the novel?

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