The session considered the question:
TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU THINK GOTHIC LITERATURE IS CHARACTERISED BY A FASCINATION WITH DEATH?
This session considered possible essay content and the class produced an intro and first paragraph that would be appropriate for this task. Recent essays have lacked AO2 and need to offer reference to historical context and the opinions of critics therefore this was the focus of the modelling. The actual level of textual understanding is superb but we need to smash this knowledge towards the assessment objectives. I would urge all students to refer to symbolism and state how each author uses symbol to shape meaning. This will allow students to access AO2. Reference to historical context might just be a sentence or two that considers how a modern audience may react to the death of Faustus. What is the possible meaning of this play if the religious narrative framework is removed? Is Macbeth still relevant if the religious narrative is removed?? Both texts become an exploration of ambition and power. They are incredibly relevant if the religious context is removed. But perhaps they are not quite as 'shocking'.
The work is good. Keep reading. Keep writing.
HOMEWORK: Attempt some essays. Students need to be producing one hour timed essays. No excuses.
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