Alexander Pope
Lesson plans for "The Rape of the Lock"

The Alexander Pope Page
A bibliography of major works with some links to online texts, and links to biography and criticism.

Mocking Modern Life
Students write a mock epic about a trivial aspect of modern life. This lesson requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

Original Gangsta
Critical analysis of "Epistle to Dr. Arbuthnot," links to other poems.

"The Rape of the Lock"
This very complete unit plan asks students to analyze poetic technique, thematic development, critical response, and the game of ombre. It requires Adobe Reader or comparable software for access.

"The Rape of the Lock": Canto One
"The Rape of the Lock": Canto Two
"The Rape of the Lock": Canto Three
"The Rape of the Lock": Canto Four
"The Rape of the Lock": Canto Five
An online text of the poem. If the line number to the left is red, click it for annotations.

"The Rape of the Lock" Home Page
Links to a biography of Pope, texts, illustrations, "A Key to the Lock," criticism, and trivia questions.