The aim of these two sessions was to explore/read/discuss the content of the dramatic comedy JERUSALEM by Jez Butterworth. THIS IS OUR COURSEWORK TEXT AND IS WORTH 20% OF THE AS GRADE.
Students were asked to consider the thematic nature of Act One, the comedic purpose of the character Rooster Byron, and the purpose of the taboo language.
HOMEWORK: Students need to read GATSBY, TROTAM and JERUSALEM. The half-term should be used as a reading week. Students can only produce informed written work if they are familiar with the text so...READ READ READ.
When we return we will be discussing JERUSALEM in detail and we will begin constructing the coursework. Students might like to consider the following questions when reading the text:
- What ideas are being presented through the character of Johnny Byron?
- To what extent is this a play about contemporary England?
- What is the function of the comedy?
- Why does Butterworth appear to use the characters and location normally associated with Shakespearean comedy?
- Is Byron alive or dead?
- What is the significance of the Flintock Fair?
- Why does Butterworth change the tone of the play in Act Two and Act Three?
- Is this a comedy or a tragedy?
Students need to engage with the Jerusalem resources. Click on links below.
Students need to listen to these podcasts created by that odd fat northern bloke:
JERUSALEM:
TROTAM PODCAST:
GATSBY PODCAST:
THE RECENT COLERIDGE ESSAYS WERE EXCELLENT. KEEP IT UP.
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