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Overview
The Meshes of the Afternoon Discussion Guide is a flexible resource that can be used to focus on:
- Meshes of the Afternoon (Film History, Film Literacy, Film Studies, Women in Film, etc.),
- The Yellow Wallpaper (Creative Writing, English Language Arts, English Literature, etc.), or
- Cross-Media Learning that uses both the film and short story.
Where to Watch
Watch it on streaming platforms.
Discussion Guide
Introduction to Meshes of the Afternoon and Maya Deren
Essential Question and Discussion Questions for the Film
Learning Activities and Additional Resources for the Film
Introduction to The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Discussion Questions and Additional Resources
Cross-Media Connection and Discussion Questions
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