The aim of these two sessions was to explore the question:
THE HERMIT ASKS THE MARINER, 'WHAT MANNER OF MAN ART THOU'?
DO YOU THINK THE POEM AS A WHOLE ANSWERS THIS QUESTION?
Class discussion considered the fact that we do not know the true nature of the mysterious Mariner and indeed the reader is not sure whether The Mariner is alive or dead. Discussion explored the idea that the poem suggests that The Mariner has had his human characteristics removed as a punishment for killing one of God's creatures. So the fact that Coleridge offers the reader such an enigmatic, mysterious and magical character emphasises the power of God as The Mariner suffers a form of torture as punishment for his sin.
The second session also considered the opening section of JERUSALEM.
HOMEWORK: Students need to produce ONE PARAGRAPH in response to The Mariner question.
THE AREA OF OUR WORK THAT NEEDS TO IMPROVE IS THE FINAL SECTION OF THE PARAGRAPH THAT EXPLORES AUTHOR'S AIM AND QUESTION FOCUS. This is a brief but very important homework as this is definitely the area of our work that needs to improve. Author's aim needs to be coherent and precise. Today's class discussion offered lots of ideas for content and
now you have to show me that you are capable of constructing a precise and convincing critical paragraph. I expect a silent sea of A Grade paragraphs!!! Good Luck.
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