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Activity:
1. Have students volunteer for a dramatic reading of the end of Ch. 7
2. Analyzing Zeenas state of mind
a. Tell students we will be trying to answer the question today: Does Zeena care
about her marriage? (write on board)
b. In order to do so, they will need to look carefully about Whartons word choice in
this scene, particularly how she uses symbolism and irony
c. Students will choose one of the following graphic organizers to help them analyze
pages 98 101; I will explain that there is an easy, medium, and hard level and
students should challenge themselves, but take what they think they need
d. Students will work independently to fill out their respective chart and answer the
question at the bottom
e. Once they are done, we will add the notes to the smartboard and discuss
Name:______________________________
11CP
Ethan Frome Ch. 7
Symbols
Heartburn: heartache/Zeenas pain
Irony
Name:______________________________
11CP
Ethan Frome Ch. 7
Symbols
Irony
Zeenas Reaction:
Heartburn:
China Closet:
Name:______________________________
11CP
Ethan Frome Ch. 7
Symbols
Irony