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Lesson 1 (from Pages 1-11)

Objective

The author of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," Truman Capote, is not only known for his literary works, but also the public persona he created of himself. "Breakfast at Tiffany's" increased his celebrity, while his social life kept him in the limelight. This lesson discusses the author of the novel "Breakfast at Tiffany's", Truman Capote.

Lesson

1) Library research: Have the students research the author, Truman Capote. Explore the other works he wrote, as well as his background. Take a look at interviews and articles featuring the author to gain information on his writing and where "Breakfast at Tiffany's" fits in with his other novels. After researching and compiling their research into a report, have students present their report to the class.

2) Class discussion: Discuss the following questions with the class:

a) What can researching the author's background and his other works tell the reader about the novel?

b...

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