The aim of today's session was to continue our critical exploration of Christopher Marlowe's THE TRAGICAL HISTORY OF DR.FAUSTUS. Class discussion considered why the scene with THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS is immediately followed by a scene that represents the greed of the Catholic Church. Students watched the Pope being slapped. Class discussion then considered key quotes offered by the play and students demonstrated that they are comprehending all the main themes and issues being offered by this fantastic play.
Next Friday, when we continue our journey through the play, we will be considering similarities and differences with Shelley's novel and also considering Marlowe's play in the context of the gothic literary tradition.
Next week I want to discuss coursework with ALL students. Here are the times for the one on one interviews:
Tuesday period two: First half Alex...last half Lucianna.
Tuesday dinner: Steph.
Tuesday period four: First half Simon...last half Adam.
Tuesday after school: Ed
Wednesday lesson: Olivia...Tom..James...Sophie.
Wednesday period five: Katie H...last half Charlotte.
Maddie...Kate E...need to arrange a time to see me.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO ACCESS A 1967 Film Trailer promoting a version of Faustus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I90YtG4pqhY
HOMEWORK: Students need to be constructing the Anthology coursework. Lots of work to do folks.
Watch/Read/Listen to Faustus. The more familiar you are with the play, the more you increase the possibility of your work reflecting a convincing and sophisticated level of critical understanding.
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