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Lesson 1 (from Go, Part 1,The Days of Visitation, Chapters 1 and 2)

Objective

Go, Part 1,The Days of Visitation, Chapters 1 and 2

The setting for the novel is early 1950s Manhattan in New York City. The objective of this lesson is to explore the local color of Manhattan and its impact on the story.

Lesson

Lead the class in a discussion about local color. Begin with a definition and ask the class to validate their understanding by offering examples from the book. How is regionalism exhibited in language? Interpersonal dynamics? Clothing? What other elements can the students define that make this story one from Manhattan during this particular time period?

Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss the author's authenticity with the book. Could this story take place anywhere else but Manhattan in the early 1950s? Why or why not? What is it about the elements of this story that slots in into this particular time period...

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