YEAR 13 LESSON FORTY-THREE [12th March 14]: Homework

The aim of this session was to complete the reading of FAUSTUS. Class discussion considered the implications of the final scene. Reference was made to the symbolic significance of the form of the soliloquy and discussion considered two main questions:

• Do you feel sympathy for Faustus at the end of the play?
• How does Marlowe want the audience to view the final scenes of the play?

Class discussion also considered the significance of the final Chorus and how Marlowe uses language to shape Faustus's increasing sense of desperation and panic. Class discussion was superb. Cheers.

HOMEWORK: On Friday we will begin to consider Faustus as a gothic text and explore past AQA exam questions. Students need to keep revisiting the text as you will only be able to offer a sophisticated response if you are familiar with the text.