Students discussed the gothic nature of Maupassant's WAS IT A DREAM ? before moving on to discuss the representation of the natural world in Shelley's Frankenstein. Particular focus was placed upon the final section of Chapter 9 and Victor's inability to feel any emotion but 'the misery of reflection'. Class discussion also considered the significance of Justine and how this character helps shape the development of Victor's character. The final section of the lesson was a consideration of the creature and how Shelley introduces 'the catastrophe' into the novel. The class were asked to consider whether Shelley shapes the creature's introduction to gain a sympathetic reaction from the reader.
Lots of good discussion today folks.
HOMEWORK: READ. READ. READ. Particular focus needs to be placed on the role of the De Lacey family and the ideas Shelley offers through this family.
Students will also be expected to construct their ANTHOLOGY COURSEWORK when we return to school so it is important that students select a text that will enable them to answer the 'canon' question or the 'metaphor' question.
Here is a link to the The Poetry Archive:
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do
Here is a link to an excellent BBC Poetry Site:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/poetryseason/
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