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Love Stinks: Tragic Tales of Doomed Couples in Literature & Mythology
Jennifer Smith, M.A. in English (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
In this one-time unhappy Valentine's class, students will read and analyze the tragic love stories of four doomed couples from literature and mythology.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Not every couple has a happy Valentine's Day or gets to live "happily ever after." In this class, students will learn about the tragic love stories of four doomed couples from mythology and literature. While doing this, students will also discover more about each character and the myths & stories from which they originate. We will cover the following couples: Catherine & Heathcliff from Wuthering Heights, Clytemnestra & Agamemnon from Greek Mythology, Hazel & Augustus from The Fault in Our...
Students will learn about four tragic tales of doomed couples from literature and mythology.
I have taught Shakespeare, literature, and mythology classes as a public school teacher, homeschool co-op teacher, and as a homeschool parent. I am a teacher member of the Folger Shakespeare Library. I lead workshops on literature and mythology for Professional Home Educators.
Homework Offered
There is no mandatory homework; however, suggestions for further reading will be provided.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is informally assessed through class participation and discussions.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
The stories in this class include the deaths of characters, some by natural means, but others through violent means. Also, some of the stories feature sex; however, we will not be focusing on this aspect. We are covering the tragedy in each story, so our main focus will remain on this part of the story.
Romeo & Juliet; The Fault in Our Stars; Wuthering Heights; The Iliad (Greek Mythology)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
2-10 learners per class
