YEAR 13 LESSON THIRTY-SIX/THIRTY-SEVEN [5th/7th Feb 14]: Homework

The aim of the first session was to check student coursework and make sure that students are constructing decent and relevant work. We will repeat this process next week.
The Friday session explored the comedy in Scenes 8/9 of Marlowe's Faustus. Students were encouraged to consider how the comedic scenes reflect the themes being explored through the primary dramatic narrative. Class discussion considered to what extent Faustus is a reflection of the ignorance displayed by Robin, Ralph and the Clown.It is important that students are familiar with Marlowe's motivation when presenting these comic scenes as the comedic nature of this play is a unique feature of our gothic texts. Students need to understand Marlowe's purpose when offering these comedic moments. HOW DOES MARLOWE WANT THE AUDIENCE TO REACT TO THE CHARACTER OF FAUSTUS? HOW DO THE COMEDIC SCENES AMPLIFY THE IGNORANCE OF FAUSTUS?
STUDENTS NEED TO BE AWARE OF HOW THE COMIC PLOT IS USED TO REINFORCE THE THEMATIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PRIMARY DRAMATIC NARRATIVE.

HOMEWORK: READ/WATCH/LISTEN to the play. When we meet after half-term I expect all students to be extremely familiar with the text.
Next week I will be repeating the coursework tutorials. The times from last week will be repeated. Check last week's blog if you are unsure of your time slot. The focus of your written work this week should be the Anthology coursework.