The first three lessons contained a discussion concerning the demands of the Anthology coursework, a consideration of elements that are associated with the gothic genre, and a consideration of Walton's letters at the beginning of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Guy de Maupassant's short story 'Was It a Dream?' was used as an example of a gothic text. The discussion that followed the reading of this tale attempted to gain an understanding of what could be considered 'gothic'.
Students were introduced to the Anthology were encouraged to identify a poem or short story that will be the textual focus of their coursework essay. Students have the freedom to select their own text and are encouraged to select the 'metaphor' question or the 'canon' question. Below is a link to the BBC Poetry archive:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/poetryseason/
Here is a link to the National Poetry archive:
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do
Students should delve deep inside these two resources and hunt for some poetry!!
Students were encouraged to examine the significance of Walton's letters in the opening of Mary Shelley's novel. We will be discussing the opening section of this magnificent novel over the next couple of lessons therefore students must be indulging in a close reading of the text.
Homework: Students should be considering their Anthology coursework and reading Frankenstein. When reading Frankenstein students should consider:
- The significance of the location
- The first impression of Victor
- Walton's motivation
- Shelley's use of language
- The opening as an example of the gothic genre.
Below are some resources that will help students develop an understanding of Shelley's novel. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD DIGEST THESE RESOURCES:
Nick Dear discusses the text: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFsvLYtGGXg
Brilliant Channel Four documentary that refers to Danny Boyle's recent theatrical version of the novel that was performed at The National Theatre:
Excellent History Channel Documentary. This is a decent resource when considering cultural and historical context:
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