Students discussed the Anthology coursework. Most students seem to be moving towards the metaphor question so class discussion explored some of the key ideas offered by the metaphor section of the Anthology. Students need to decide which poem they will use to access this section of the course. The first draft will be handed to me before we break to celebrate mid-winter.
The next section of the lesson involved the class being introduced to Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus. Discussion touched upon the significance of the opening Chorus, Faustus and his belief that 'a sound magician is a mighty God', and links with Shelley's Frankenstein.
The final hour involved a consideration of the June 2010 examination question:
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THE VIEW THAT THE HUMANS IN FRANKENSTEIN ARE MORE MONSTROUS THAN THE MONSTER?
This question links to the recent class discussions that have explored issues relating to the creature's narrative. Discussion involved a consideration of Victor, the De Lacey Family, and the creature. Focus was placed upon author's aim. I will be posting some detailed notes to help with this response asap. Students already have a lot of resources from last week. THIS IS A BIG ESSAY.
HOMEWORK: Complete the essay. Watch-Listen to the first few scenes of Faustus. Next week we will be discussing Scenes 2 to 4...possibly Scene 5 if we have time. We will also continue our consideration of the gothic literary tradition and move through Shelley's Frankenstein.
There was a critically acclaimed stage version of Faustus performed at the Royal Exchange in Manchester in 2010. Click on link below to access the trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJ4q8aPsoI&feature=related
Two of the leading actors from this production discuss the process of preparing for the performance :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnkoD267PvU&feature=related
Faustus trailer from the Globe Theatre's production last year. Apparently this production was epic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvtwRgwmlIM&feature=relmfu
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