Historical Timeline
Much is known about the first world war, which occurred during the time in which this novel is set. Create a dual timeline of one of the character's lives in the novel and a timeline the backdrop of what was going on in the world at the same time. Then, write an analysis comparing these sweeping historical events with the events of your individual character.
Change of Genre
The novel "The Well of Loneliness" is written as a straightforward novel. Rewrite the first three chapters of "The Well of Loneliness" in a different genre of your choice. What is gained by changing the genre? What is lost? Write a short report of your theories.
Collage
Divide the class into groups to create a collage to illustrate how "The Well of Loneliness" is an appropriate title by showing examples of each of the main characters experiencing loneliness...
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