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Lesson 1 (from Prologue-Chapter 18)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss how Homer has survived at Southerland, and what it means for him to be invisible. Homer has rules that he has followed at Southerland. He believes the most important rule he follows has been the rule to be invisible or unnoticeable when he does his work.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What rules has Homer had at Southerland? What is the most important rule? Why is being invisible so important? What has it meant to Homer's survival to be unnoticed as he goes about his work at Southerland? In what way can attention be dangerous for Homer? Why does being invisible make him feel safer? How does Homer describe what it means to be invisible to Anna? How has Anna been too visible when she works for the Mistress? How do her experiences show the importance of invisibility for slaves...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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