Objective:
- Understand Albee's significance in American theater and the societal context of the early 2000s.

Activities:
- Lecture on Edward Albee's life, major works, and his impact on modern drama.
- Discussion on the cultural and societal norms of the early 2000s, focusing on issues of morality, family, and societal taboos.
- Introduction to the play's title and its reference to Greek tragedy.

Reading Assignment: Act 1

Discussion Questions:
- What is your initial reaction to the title?
- How do you think Albee's background influences the play's themes?

Objective:
- Analyze the main characters and identify central themes.

Activities:
- Character mapping: Explore the relationships between Martin, Stevie, Billy, and Ross.
- Group discussions on themes such as fidelity, societal norms, and the nature of love.
- Watch selected scenes from a production of the play.

Reading Assignment: Act 2

Discussion Questions:
- How do the characters' reactions to Martin's confession reveal their personalities?
- What themes are emerging in the play so far?

Objective:
- Examine the plot's progression and its adherence to classical dramatic structure.

Activities:
- Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution in the play.
- Compare the play's structure to Aristotle's elements of tragedy.
- Discuss the significance of the play's subtitle: "Notes toward a definition of tragedy..

Reading Assignment: Act 3

Discussion Questions:
- How does the play's structure affect its impact?
- In what ways does the play conform to or deviate from traditional tragedy?

Objective:
- Interpret the symbolic elements and allegorical aspects of the play.

Activities:
- Analyze the symbolism of Sylvia the goat and its implications.
- Discuss the use of Greek mythological references, such as the Eumenides.
- Debate the play's commentary on modern society's moral compass.

Reading Assignment: Review key scenes from all acts

Discussion Questions:
- What does Sylvia represent in the context of the play?
- How do mythological references enhance the play's themes?

Objective:
- Evaluate the play's relevance in contemporary society and its critical reception.

Activities:
- Read and discuss critical reviews and analyses of the play.
- Host a debate on the ethical dilemmas presented in the play.
- Write reflective essays on the play's impact and its challenges to societal norms.

Discussion Questions:
- How does the play challenge contemporary views on morality?
- What lasting impact has The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? had on theater and society?