Students explored the representation of the Mariner, the representation of the Wedding Guest, and the representation of Nature in the first three sections of The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner. Students were asked to consider the nature of the aural imagery, along with Coleridge's use of light and movement. One student described this wonderful old poem as being 'a bit mad'. Too right. This is its strength. This poem is a riot of colour, movement, ideas and imagination.
The second section of the lesson was a consideration of the question: ' The Great Gatsby is a sordid tale of deception, adultery and murder.' How do you respond to this view of the novel?
Homework: Students are expected to produce a four/five paragraph response to the Gatsby question. I plan to post some guidance notes to BE CURIOUS so keep perusing this blog entry. Remember, this is a very moral novel and is critical of deception, adultery and murder. Fitzgerald is critical of the 'sordid' behaviour that litters the novel.
Students should also plan a response to the title: ' Write about the ways that Fitzgerald tells the story in chapter 7'. This response should consider the nature of Carraway's narrative, use of significant symbolism, and the significance of this chapter in the context of the whole novel. Never lose sight of Fitzgerald's aim. We will discuss this title in the first section of Tuesday's lesson and produce a timed response in the second section of the lesson. Bah humbug eh kids?
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