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Lesson 1 (from Chapters 1-8)

Objective

Chapters 1-8

In "Goodbye My Brother" it is clear that Lawrence Pomeroy has come to a point in his life where he feels his career and social standing have allowed him to rise above the rest of the family. Although Mrs. Pomeroy and the other children are confused and upset by this behavior, none of them is actually surprised. The objective of this lesson is to study Lawrence Pomeroy and his own removal of himself from the family.

Lesson

1) Class discussion: It becomes evident by his rude actions that Lawrence wants nothing more to do with the family. At first, Lawrence tells his family not to call him by his childhood nickname "Tifty." To spite him, Diana reverts to another childhood moniker, "Little Jesus." In class, discuss Lawrence Pomeroy and the attitude he has towards his family. Why does he feel he doesn't need them? How...

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