The focus of Monday session was Marlowe's FAUSTUS. Class discussion considered Marlowe's play in the context of GOTHIC WRITING and students were encouraged to identify the features of the text that could be considered GOTHIC. Students identified themes such as CRIME AND PUNISHMENT and ISOLATION and linked these themes to author's aim. The class then attempted a brief written response to the question:
TO WHAT EXTENT CAN FAUSTUS BE CONSIDERED A GOTHIC TEXT?
The Thursday session considered how Lady Macbeth's speech in Act Five of MACBETH reflects the concerns of FRANKENSTEIN and FAUSTUS. The class were then encouraged to consider the exam question:
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE WITH THE VIEW THATN GOTHIC WRITING SHOWS THAT HUMAN BEINGS ARE NATURALLY INCLINED TO BE EVIL RATHER THAN GOOD?
HOMEWORK: Students need to be considering how SYMBOLISM and THEME can be linked across ALL THREE EXAM TEXTS. Students must be developing an awareness of how the aim of each author is similar or/and different. It is important that students begin to consider each text within the context of the gothic tradition. LOOK AT THE OLD EXAM QUESTIONS to develop an understanding of the range of questions that this exam will offer. For example, how can all three texts be considered 'TERRIFYING and SHOCKING'? HOw does each text reflect the nature of the human condition. YOUR READING IS CRUCIAL.
Some students also need to complete their Anthology work. Some of you are being SLACK. SORT IT OUT. ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION OR WHAT? DO IT.
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