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The first instructional activity in a three-part unit has high schoolers examine The Glass Menagerie as an example of expressionist theatre. After reading a short article about expressionism, scholars list expressionist techniques in Tennessee Williams' play, provide examples of each technique, and identify how the technique expresses a theme in the drama.
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Instructional Ideas
- Project images of the set design from various productions of the play
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes learners have completed a reading of the play
- Requires one copy of the "Expressionist Techniques" worksheet per pupil
- The "Modern Theatre in Context" article is slow to load
Pros
- Includes a teacher version of the worksheet
Cons
- None