Students were encouraged to visit the poems of Philip Larkin and consider exploring Larkin's use of metaphor for the Anthology coursework. Students were directed towards 'The Building' and 'Bridge For The Living' as these poems specifically relate to the Hull Royal Infirmary and the Humber Bridge; structures that dominate our local landscape.
Students were asked to consider the significance of Walton's letters in Shelley's Frankenstein. Class discussion considered Shelley's representation of Victor and the creature through Walton's narrative. The class were asked to consider why Shelley begins her novel with this epistolary style and how she attempts to engage the reader before introducing Victor's narrative. How does she create a sense of mystery? How does she engage the reader? How significant are the references to Coleridge's 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'?
Homework: Read the first five chapters of Victor's narrative. Be aware of the similarities/differences between the motivation of Walton and Victor. What is Victor's motivation? What are the key themes being explored by Shelley? How could the issues being explored be considered contemporary?
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