'The One Day of the Year' — Lesson 06: Family Conflict, Love and Growing Up

This individual lesson is part of the Lesson Ready unit on Alan Seymour's The One Day of the Year.

Lesson 06 explores how Hughie’s growing independence changes his relationship with his parents in Alan Seymour’s The One Day of the Year. Students trace the love and concern beneath hostile exchanges, examine the difficulties surrounding Hughie’s apology, and consider why the ending offers partial reconciliation rather than complete resolution.

Includes:

• Editable PowerPoint lesson slideshow;
• Editable student worksheet; and
• Detailed sample answers.

The play is not included. This is a digital product supplied as a downloadable ZIP file. Available with an Individual Teacher Licence or English/EAL Faculty Licence — One Campus.