YEAR 13 LESSON SIXTEEN [6th Nov 13]: Homework.

The lesson sparked into gothic action with a Frankenstein quiz, the results of which were to place ChimpNimsky in a gothic trance of quiet despair. Some students need to read the text with a far more critical eye and indulge in some research that will allow students to develop a sense of historical context. I have given you resources that provide a simplistic overview of this incredibly dramatic period of British history....READ IT! You must be aware of what was happening in Britain in the years between 1750 and 1850.

Students were asked to consider Chapter Fourteen as a complete short story that could be perceived as a fable. Students were asked to consider how the creature's tale of the De Lacey family allows Shelley to reflect or reinforce key themes explored through the primary narrative. Focus was placed upon the character of Safie as she appears to be unlike the other female characters in the novel.
Students were also asked to consider the significance of Chapter Seventeen and consider how the creature persuades Victor to create a female creature companion. Are the demands of the creature 'reasonable and moderate'?

The main aim of this lesson was to consider the symbolic significance of the Orkneys and how this choice of location represents Victor's state of mind and also allows Shelley to continue to reinforce some key gothic themes such as isolation and alienation.

The final discussion point of the lesson considered whether Victor's decision to destroy the creature's companion is selfish or selfless.

HOMEWORK: Students need to read the De Lacey narrative. How does Chapter Fourteen reflect the main narrative? Could this chapter really be considered a gothic short story? On Friday we will debate this question so arrive in E2 armed with some opinions.
Students should also read Chapter Seventeen. We will be considering the creature's belief that his demands are 'reasonable and moderate'. Students will be expected to offer their own opinion. Are the demands moderate? Reasonable? What say you Lit fiends?
Furthermore, we will be discussing the significance of location and students need to read Chapter Twenty-One and Twenty-Two.
LOTS OF READING FOLKS. THE QUALITY OF CLASS DISCUSSION IS DETERMINED BY THE QUALITY OF YOUR READING. READ. READ. READ. READ.