Old Man at the Bridge (analysis)

90 mins (+homework/writing exercise).
Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets.
An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Old Man at the Bridge’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read.

Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects.
Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included.
Also included: historical, political and ideological context for the Spanish Civil War.

The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing.
Other Spanish Civil War lesson plans include: George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia.
Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Cat in the Rain
(DOES NOT INCLUDE COPIES OF THE STORY - THESE CAN BE EASILY FOUND ONLINE)