Students were asked to consider the significance of the creature. Feedback was offered in response to the recent round of essays and Mr. Teachermonsterman made it clear that students need to present a little more CRITICAL AUTONOMY and evidence of independent research. The Napoleonic War needs to be considered when considering why Shelley's novel shapes such a passionate appeal for empathy and compassion to replace prejudice and cruelty. I would like to see more evidence in essays of historical context. It is MASSIVELY IMPORTANT that students are able to discuss the significance/relevance of this novel within the historical context of 1818 and also consider why/how this novel remains relevant within the context of our own time.
Class discussion considered the significance of the creature's final speech and whether this speech creates a sense of sympathy for the creature. Discussion considered author's aim and why Shelley does not conclude the novel with a judgemental comment from Walton. Again folks....it was a little too quiet for my liking. Some students need to be more vocal. THIS IS A GREAT NOVEL. ITS IDEAS DEMAND DISCUSSION.
Homework: Students need to be reading the text. Our next essay title will be:
'THE CHARACTER OF THE CREATURE ALLOWS SHELLEY TO PRESENT HER KEY IDEAS.' To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The focus of your reading needs to consider the possible content for this essay.
Also...here are some links to the BBC Gothic season:
THE SECRET LIFE OF BOOKS...FRANKENSTEIN:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p025zldt/the-secret-life-of-books-6-frankenstein
THE ART OF THE GOTHIC...Episodes ONE, TWO and THREE:
ONE:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04mgxxx/the-art-of-gothic-britains-midnight-hour-1-liberty-diversity-depravity
TWO :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04n1mrb/the-art-of-gothic-britains-midnight-hour-2-the-city-and-the-soul
THREE:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04nqpz3/the-art-of-gothic-britains-midnight-hour-3-blood-for-sale-gothic-goes-global
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