Students were asked to consider two key questions relating to the gothic and Faustus:
1. What is the purpose of the supernatural elements in a gothic text?
2. 'As we now live in a more secular age, Marlowe's Faustus has become meaningless.' To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The lesson then moved forward to consider the question:
'Marlowe's Dr.Faustus is a comedy and as such should not be considered to be a gothic text.'
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
After a class discussion the students powered their way through a 50 minute timed essay in a comic gothic manner...possibly.
Homework: READ the texts and attempt one of the many essay titles I have thrown at you in the last month. The best way to revise is to attempt some timed essays at home so ....get working.
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