Students were asked to consider John Locke's theory of childhood and environment influencing behaviour and were also introduced to Rousseau's idea of the noble savage. Locke's theory is central to author's aim when considering the theme of education, learning, and the duality of man. The representation of Elizabeth and the creature could be used to illustrate the idea that childhood experience and environment dictates behaviour. The ideas of Locke place value upon the role of the parent and this could be linked to the theme of the family.
Students were asked to consider the significance of chapter 17, the symbolic nature of The Orkneys in Chapter 19, and whether the reader feels sympathy for Victor or the creature in Chapter 20.
The lesson concluded with a consideration of Marlowe's Faustus with focus placed upon Scene 6, the appearance of Lucifer and Marlowe's use of the seven deadly sins.
Homework: Students should be constructing the first draft of their Anthology coursework. I would like to discuss coursework with each student before I receive your work on Friday 16th December. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange a meeting with me to discuss any problems with coursework.
Students should also be reading both texts. A decent textual understanding of the last section of Shelley's Frankenstein will be expected when next our lives collide.
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