Exploring the Significance of Madame Bovary in Western Literature

Exploring the Significance of Madame Bovary in Western Literature
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Exploring the Significance of Madame Bovary in Western Literature

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the 3 most important topics about Madame Bovary and establish the importance of this book in Western literature.

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Introduce the learning objective to the students and set the expectations for the lesson.
What do you already know about Madame Bovary and its importance in Western literature?

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Slide 1: Introduction
Madame Bovary is a novel written by Gustave Flaubert in the 19th century.

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Provide a brief introduction about the novel and its author.
Slide 2: Realism in Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary is considered a masterpiece of literary realism.

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Discuss the concept of literary realism and its relevance to the novel.
Slide 3: Character Analysis - Emma Bovary
Emma Bovary, the protagonist, is a complex character struggling with societal expectations and her own desires.

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Analyze the character of Emma Bovary, highlighting her internal conflicts and the themes it represents.
Slide 4: Themes in Madame Bovary
Themes explored in the novel include love, materialism, and the pursuit of happiness.

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Discuss the key themes depicted in Madame Bovary and their significance.
Slide 5: Controversy and Censorship
Madame Bovary faced controversy and censorship due to its explicit portrayal of adultery and societal critique.

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Explain the controversy surrounding the novel and its impact on its reception.
Slide 6: Influence on Western Literature
Madame Bovary greatly influenced subsequent generations of writers and paved the way for modern literature.

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Discuss the lasting impact of Madame Bovary on Western literature.
Slide 7: Quotes from Madame Bovary
Explore key quotes from the novel to gain deeper insights into its themes and characters.

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Engage students by discussing impactful quotes from the book.
Slide 8: Group Discussion Activity
In small groups, discuss the relevance of Madame Bovary in today's society. Share your insights with the class.

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Encourage students to actively participate in a group discussion to analyze the novel's relevance in contemporary times.
Slide 9: Critical Reception
Examine the critical reception of Madame Bovary and the varying interpretations by literary scholars.

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Highlight the different perspectives and interpretations of the novel among literary scholars.
Slide 10: Conclusion
Summarize the importance of Madame Bovary in Western literature and its enduring legacy.

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Conclude the lesson by reinforcing the significance of the novel and its impact on literature.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 15 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

Slide 16 - Open question

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.