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Lesson 1 (from Part I: The Poet is Born, Chaps. 1-5, pp. 1-27)

Objective

Part I: The Poet is Born, Chaps. 1-5, pp. 1-27

Life Is Elsewhere opens with a detailed account of where the poet may have been conceived, which is used to introduce the relationship between Maman and the poet's father. This shows that the relationship is a defining one for the book and for the main characters. In light of this importance, this lesson will examine the relationship between Maman and the poet's father.

Lesson

1.Examining the Text. Who is Maman? What personality traits and hopes does she express? What is the significance in her name? Why does she associate the conception with nature?

2.Pair Discussion. What emotions are associated with the poet's conception? Note clues given in the verbs. How do the emotions express differing views of the unborn child? Are the parents portrayed negatively or positively?

3.Class Discussion. How does Maman relate to her husband...

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