The first lesson of this year's A2 AQA Literature course was used to introduce students to the structure of the course.
T.S.Eliot's 'The Love Song Of J.Alfred Prufrock' was discussed. This poem should be read for HOMEWORK. When reading 'Prufrock' consider Eliot's use of metaphor. How is metaphor used to represent the city? Why does Eliot use the symbol of the 'ragged claws'? Why does Prufrock 'wonder' 'Do I dare?' Why does he avoid the 'overwhelming question'? Indeed, what is this question? Why are there so many reflective questions in this poem? What kind of character is Prufrock? How does the form of the narrative reflect Prufrock's psychology? Who is the 'you'? Who is the 'I'? How can you 'go' 'like a patient etherised uopn a table'? How important is movement and music in this poem?
What is Eliot's aim?
Click on link below to access Eliot's poem:
http://www.bartleby.com/198/1.html
Students are also expected to read the metaphor sections of the A2 Anthology and consider these essays in relation to Eliot's 'Prufrock'.
Students were also introduced to the Elements of the Gothic section of the A2 course that relate to the examination paper. Edgar Allan Poe's 'Tell Tale Heart' was given to the class in an attempt to illustrate the codes and conventions of the Gothic. Students should read this text for homework. Furthermore, students should read Guy de Maupassant's 'Was It A Dream.' We will be discussing this text when we discuss gothic literature on Monday afternoon.
MLR's set texts for the A2 examination are Mary Shelley's novel 'Frankenstein' and Christopher Marlowe's play 'Dr. Faustus.'
Lots of work ahead of us folks.
MLR.
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