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Oscar Wilde's The Nightingale and the Rose: An Analysis of Sacrificial Love
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
In this one-week class, students will analyze the setting, theme, and characters in Oscar Wilde's "The Nightingale and the Rose."
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this class, students will analyze the fairy tale "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde. Students will be asked to read the story prior to class. We, as a class, will discuss the characterization, plot, and meaning of the story. We will also discuss the history of the author and apply his life to the story. We will also talk about the fact that this story was originally intended to be read by and shared with children. We will share opinions about this fact. While we discuss this...
Students will learn to explore, analyze, and value classic literature pieces. They will learn to express their own critiques verbally and creatively.
I have master's degrees in history, professional writing, and human services counseling.
Homework Offered
Students will need to read or listen to "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde prior to attending class. This story is in public domain and is easily found online.Assessments Offered
I will provide an informal assessment of student participation and understanding of "The Nightingale and the Rose."Grades Offered
Students will need to read or listen to "The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde prior to class. Students will also need to bring any art and/or writing supplies to class that they would like to use to create their own project to examine, interpret, or illustrate the story.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
In "The Nightingale and the Rose," the main character, a nightingale, sacrifices her life blood for another. The recipient of the benefits of her sacrifice ignores her sacrifice and treats it as worthless. It may be disturbing to some readers. We will discuss in our critical analysis the life of Oscar Wilde. We will discuss his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas, which led to his imprisonment for what was then considered gross indecency. We will discuss that Oscar Wilde was never allowed to again see his sons, who were the first people to hear this story.
We will refer to Oscar Wilde's "The Nightingale and the Rose" throughout this class.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
My name is Kandy Crosby-Hastings. I teach history, classic literature, and writing classes. I am a homeschool parent of two sons, who are now teenagers. We have homeschooled for thirteen years. I also have experience working in the public school...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-6 learners per class
