Exploring Themes in 'Lenses' by Leah Silverman - English 10 Unit Study
Delve into the thought-provoking short story "Lenses" by Leah Silverman as part of an English 10 unit. Analyze the ethical dilemma faced by Corinne, the futuristic setting's mood, and engage in an informal debate on honesty in relationships based on the narrative.
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Short Stories Unit English 10
Lenses by Leah Silverman 4. Corinne s dilemma: Should Corinne perform the surgery despite all the reasons she has not to proceed? What is the main reason Corinne does not wish to replace Grusha s eyes with metal/glass camera eyes? Corinne decides to perform the surgery because she says it must be done . Does it really have to be done? 5a. Life in this futuristic society appears to be What is the setting like? What mood is created through the description of the setting? (see next slide) negative controlled ominous/scary (pressure to conform to expectations of society, perhaps its leaders) Other?
Setting and Mood Setting refers to time and place Mood is emotional effect that the text creates for the audience Atmosphere is the predominant emotional mood created through the description of the setting that pervades the entire piece of writing
Lenses Questions continued 5b. Is the lifestyle believable? Why or why not? Could there be a time that the sun s rays are damaging to our eyes? What risk does global warming have on our environment? If a totalitarian government was in power, could this world exist? 6. Provide examples of the three types of irony in the story.
Informal Debate How important is honesty in relationships? Should Corinne have told Grusha about her misgivings? Why or why not? Take a side and defend your point-of-view Brainstorm your best points that provide evidence/support for your stance on this issue Choose one person from each team to present an opening statement. Find three reasons that support your group s position
