The session began with a class discussion relating to the Anthology coursework. Focus was placed upon the canon question. If students choose to answer this question they must be aware of the Montgomery et al essay in the Anthology. This essay is so important as it offers a definition of canonical value and definitions of literary value offered by critics such as Eagleton and Barthes. Students were handed two examples of Anthology coursework.
The session moved into Marlowe's Faustus and the class examined Scenes 4 and 5.
Homework: Read the exemplar material and develop an awareness of what is considered to be a decent response. Students should develop an awareness of how the material presented in the Anthology is used to inform the response of the student.
Furthermore, students should continue to read Frankenstein and Faustus.
In the last lesson I made reference to Ralph Vaughan Williams and his THE LARK ASCENDING. Williams was inspired to write this epic after reading George Meredith's poem of the same name. Williams was also inspired by watching the troops board ships in 1914 as they made their way to the Great War in France. I was listening to this tune when I was marking your last written work and I nearly collapsed. I believe that this tune is one of the most emotionally charged pieces of music I have ever pushed through my ear tubes. This is a headphones classic. See what you think:
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