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Lesson 1 (from Preface History and Chapter 1)

Objective

Preface History and Chapter 1

The first chapter of the novel details the history of the twentieth century, the first World War, and the beginning of the atomic age. The objective of this lesson is to discuss why the author chooses to open the novel with this information, and how it sets the stage for the rest of the novel.

Lesson

1) Writing Assignment: What information is presented at the beginning of the novel? What years does the author cover, and what happens in that time period?

2) Group Discussion: Why does the author choose to present this information at the beginning of the novel? In what ways does this information help to establish the setting for the novel's action, and why?

3) Class Discussion: What does the information presented, regarding World War I and the beginning of the twentieth century, have to do with World War II, and the...

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