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Lesson 1 (from Prologue, Chapter 1-4)

Objective

Prologue, Chapter 1-4

The Prologue for Bone in the Throat sets the stage for the novel by describing a murder. This lesson is about Bourdain's descriptive style and why he chooses to begin the story with the police's discovery of a body.

Lesson

1) Class Discussion: What is the main purpose of the Prologue in Bone in the Throat? How does it set the tone for the story? Where is the novel taking place? What impact does the location have on the plot?

2) Writing and Analysis: Have the class take 15 minutes and write down three descriptions that are used by Bourdain to depict the murder in the Prologue. Afterward, talk about the answers and Bourdain's descriptive style of writing.

3) Partner or Group Discussion: Who is Anthony Bourdain? How does his occupation influence his writing? What are some of the reasons why he might give vivid, detailed descriptions...

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