Society and the Individual
Literature in English · Secondary 2 · Thematic Connections Across Texts · 4.º Período

Society and the Individual

Investigate the tension between individual desires and societal norms across multiple texts. Students will critically examine the authors' critiques of society.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE Lit LO4: Make connections between texts and contextsMOE Lit LO1: Respond to texts critically and personally

About This Topic

Investigate the tension between individual desires and societal norms across multiple texts. Students will critically examine the authors' critiques of society.

Key Questions

  1. How do characters navigate societal pressures?
  2. What critiques of society are the authors making?
  3. How does the context of the text influence its message?

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