1. Types of Love Objectives:
To identify and recall prior knowledge of the different types of love.
To analyse the presentation of these types of love in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

2. Starter – match up the different types of love
Type of love
Definition
Textual example?
Symbols/imagery?
Platonic love
Love that is not openly reciprocated, even though it is deeply desired.
Familial love
In the modern sense means love into which a sexual element does not enter. However, the true meaning is that the love was built on chastity rather than a lack of desire.
Unrequited love
The love that occurs between two people of either the same or opposite sex where people are considered to share a deeper than usual emotional connection.
Romantic love
Love for one’s self
Narcissistic love
The love felt for one’s family.

3. In your groups, investigate your type of love, analysing its presentation in ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
Group 1 – Platonic love –
Group 2 – Familial love -
Group 3 – Unrequited love –
Group 4 – Romantic love -
Group 5 – Narcissism -