The Art of Reading People: Character, Expression, Interpretation

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 11.01.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction and Overview
  2. Rationale
  3. Background Information on Shakespeare's Character Types
  4. Objectives
  5. Classroom Strategies
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Appendix
  8. Endnotes
  9. Teacher's Bibliography
  10. Student Bibliography and Resources

An Unforgettable Snapshot of Reading Character in The Help and Romeo and Juliet

Stacia D. Parker

Published September 2011

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Student Bibliography and Resources

Bradley,Tara. Jane Eyre's Husband-The Life of Edward Rochester.Kindle Publishing, New York: 2007. Describes the events of Jane Eyre from Rochester's point of view. Every unanswered question from the original story is answered: Rochester's boyhood, his various mistresses, etc, Story is faithful to original work. All characterizations are consistent with Charlotte Bronte's original characters.

Shakespeare, William. Julius Caesar. New York: Signet Classics, 1998.

Shakespeare, William, Romeo and Juliet. New York: Signet Classics, 1998.

Stockett, Kathryn. The Help. New York: Berkley Publishing Group, 2009.

A contemporay view of a classic problem, race and racism during the antebellum South. A young white woman becomes interested in the plight of of African- American domestics and the "white" ladies they work for right before the country explodes in a Civil Rights Revoloution. Some adult language so a parental advisory should be included before teaching in secondary classrooms.

Taylor, Theodore. Timothy of the Cay: A Prequel Sequel. Rebound By Sagebrush, New York: 1994. An excellent example of how an author fills the reader in on everything they wanted to know from his original text, The Cay.

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