The last few lessons have confronted Marlowe's Faustus and the focus of our analysis has moved away from the coursework back to the examination. The lesson began with a consideration of the question:
'The power of religious faith is the central concern of the play.' To what extent do you agree with this assessment of the play?
Class discussion considered possible content for this essay and the quality of class discussion was superb. I have used your notes and comments to construct a version of this essay so check your emails before we return to The Pauline Quirke Academy Of Corporate Horror.
The second section of the lesson considered three moments from Macbeth and linked content to Frankenstein and Faustus. This is the beginning of our Section B work.
HOMEWORK:
Complete the final sections of the Anthology Coursework. The first lesson back after the Pagan Celebration will be the deadline. I expect students to be sending me drafts over the break. HARRY...I need an essay asap to check that you are accessing the assessment objectives. Students have had plenty of guidance and nearly all students have made the effort to discuss work in detail. Most of the essays are fantastic. Well done. Most students just need to tweak an argument or two.
One week after we return to school students will be expected to produce two timed essays. One essay will be a Section A response and the other will be a Section B response. Therefore students need to digest Frankenstein, Faustus and Macbeth. This TWO WEEK period is the PERFECT OPPORTUNITY to READ READ READ all the exam texts. There is a multitude of audio/visual resources to help inform your understanding of the text so students need to be working. THIS IS NOT A HOLIDAY. Have some fun, be human, embrace the freedom of being alive...but don't forget that you are students and you are approaching some rather important exams. Your reading will inform our class discussion so...READ READ READ. LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN. WATCH WATCH WATCH.
Below are a few resources that may help you to comprehend the content of our key texts. I will be posting a podcast before we return to work so keep perusing the blog.
Some useful resources:
John Green discusses Shelley's novel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyyrwoCec1k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRDjmyEvmBI
Danny Boyle and his version of Frankenstein at The National Theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYgCZ0DWwc
This is a 40 minute interview but is is FANTASTIC. Lend it your ears.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_GA8SX5Qw0
BBC article that offers TEN possible meanings.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12711091
Readers' interpretations in response to BBC article.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12737956
BBC Documentary...The strange affair of Frankenstein.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p027w85f/the-strange-affair-of-frankenstein#group=p0287yq9
Interview with theatre director Dominic Hill. He makes some really interesting points about Faustus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rkl2dBPN_4
Trailer for performance of Faustus in Manchester in 2010.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJ4q8aPsoI
Creating the roles of Faustus and Mephistpopheles in Manchester production.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnkoD267PvU
AUDIO version of the play.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05_MuudRt6k
The spectacle of the Seven Deadly Sins..Globe Theatre version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dOhduhJfM
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in 1960s Film version...seduced by evil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Wa4NOiiQ4
The Gothic..British Library.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNohDegnaOQ
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