Students were handed the section of the A2 Anthology that explores 'METAPHOR'. Students now have the metaphor and canon sections of the Anthology and need to read these essays as the ideas being explored within the Anthology need to be applied to a text when producing our A2 coursework.
Students were encouraged to identify metaphor in Eliot's Prufrock and were also encouraged to consider how Eliot uses form to shape meaning. Some of the comments from the class were stunning. The idea that Eliot takes risks with form to present a character terrified of undertaking any form of risk is a very perceptive consideration of the poem. Well done Joe. Hope you appreciate your gothic mask.
The second session explored the opening sections of Shelley's Frankenstein and considered the significance of Walton's letters, the representation of Victor's family life in the opening chapters, the significance of the 'blasted stump', the significance of location, the representation of nature and the significance of Catherine's death. This was a very general overview.
Homework: Students need to read the Anthology as in our next session I will be applying Prufrock to the ideas offered by the Anthology. Students also need to read and re-read the first five chapters of Shelley's novel in preparation for a detailed class discussion next Friday.
When leaving work after our lesson, I noticed a strange hybrid creature eating nuts on the school drive. On Monday I saw a squirrel with the head of an English Bull Terrier. On Friday I saw a squirrel with the head of a gorilla! What is going on? It really is a remarkable world.
Here are some links that may enhance your understanding of metaphor and your contextual understanding of Shelley's novel:
This History Channel documentary explores the scientific context of the novel. This is a very accessible resource:
In Our Time explores the gothic. This discussion explores literature, architecture, film and philosophy and is possibly more suitable for the teacher rather than the student. See what you think:
There was a brilliant theatrical performance of the novel last year at The National Theatre. Here are some resources that were used to market/advertise/contextualise the performance:
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