Original PromptThe dinner party by Mona Gardner classroom activity
This resource focuses on the short story 'The Dinner Party' by Mona Gardner, set in colonial India. It explores themes of gender stereotypes, character analysis, and literary elements. The story revolves around a dinner party where a calm hostess challenges a colonial official's assertion that women cannot remain composed in a crisis. The resource includes activities that prompt students to analyze character attitudes, the significance of the setting, and the author's techniques for building tension. Additionally, it offers creative response options for students to engage with the text more personally, such as writing a diary entry or an alternate ending.