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    Hedda Gabler – Henrik Ibsen

    Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was a Norwegian playwright and poet, often referred to as the “father of modern drama.” He is one of the most influential playwrights of the 19th century, known for his plays that challenged societal norms and addressed complex moral and social issues. Ibsen’s works often focused on the individual’s struggle against the […] More

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    Barefoot Gen 1 – Keiji Nakazawa

    Barefoot Gen is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel series by Keiji Nakazawa. The first volume, titled Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima, introduces readers to the experiences of a young boy named Gen Nakaoka and his family during and after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The story is set in Hiroshima […] More

  • Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury

    Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a dystopian novel which was first published in the year 1953. It explores themes such as censorship, the power of literature, and the effects of mass media on society. Summary: In a future where the written word has become a sin, where books are no longer treasures but kindling […] More

  • Fever Dream – Samanta Schweblin

    Teaching Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin to IBDP English students requires a structured approach that encompasses analysis, thematic exploration, and engagement with the text’s style and narrative techniques. Here’s a study plan tailored for IBDP English students: Introduction to the Author and Context Fever Dream is a psychological thriller and a powerful exploration of fear […] More

  • Mother Courage and Her Children – Bertolt Brecht

    Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht is a powerful anti-war play set during the Thirty Years’ War. The story follows Anna Fierling, nicknamed “Mother Courage,” a canteen wagon owner who profits from war by selling goods to soldiers. She travels with her three children, Eilif, Swiss Cheese, and Kattrin, through war-torn Europe, trying […] More

  • The Picture of Dorian Gray – Oscar Wilde

    Summary The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a young and extraordinarily handsome man, Dorian Gray, who becomes the subject of a portrait painted by the artist Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic philosophy of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that he could remain forever young while his portrait ages and bears the […] More

  • Serial, Season 1 – Sarah Koenig

    Serial, Season 1 by Sarah Koenig is a groundbreaking investigative journalism podcast that delves into the real-life murder case of Hae Min Lee, a high school student in Baltimore, Maryland, who was murdered in 1999. Her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in prison. The podcast, narrated by Sarah […] More

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    The Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald

    You have two tasks to complete on this page. First, read and try to connect with what you have read in the novel. Second – take the Quiz by hitting the “Let’s Play” button at the end of the 10 Thematic Quotes. Task 1 – Thematic Quotes 1. The American Dream “Gatsby believed in the […] More

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    Things Fall Apart – Chinua Achebe

    Things Fall Apart is a novel by Chinua Achebe, published in 1958. It is one of the most important works of African literature and is often studied for its portrayal of African society before and after the arrival of European colonizers. The novel is set in pre-colonial Nigeria and follows the life of Okonkwo, a […] More

  • Julius Caesar

    Themes – Julius Caesar 1. Power and Ambition “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” “Let me have men about me that are fat; sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o’ nights.” “Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; he thinks too much: such men […] More

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    The Handmaid’s Tale – Margaret Atwood

    Detailed Summary Setting and Background: The novel is set in the near future in the Republic of Gilead, a theocratic and totalitarian society that emerged from the remnants of the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that uses religious justifications for its authoritarian policies, particularly its control over women. Main Characters: Offred: […] More

  • Death and the Maiden – Ariel Dorfman

    Plot Summary The play is set in an unnamed country that has recently transitioned from a dictatorship to democracy. The story unfolds in the secluded beach house of Gerardo Escobar, a lawyer who has just been appointed to a commission investigating human rights abuses under the former regime. His wife, Paulina Salas, is a former […] More

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