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A2 English Literature: May 2012
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Monday, 21 May 2012. 1 Consider the ways in which gothic writing could be said to explore the fear of forces. 2 “For writers in the gothic tradition, the struggle between good and evil is always of. Central importance and good is rarely victorious.”. How far do you agree with this view? 3 “Gothic writing is often unintentionally comic rather than truly terrifying.”. To what extent do you agree with this criticism of gothic writing? Of things.”. Consider the texts you have read in the light of this comment.
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A2 English Literature: Section B questions
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Monday, 21 May 2012. 1 Consider the ways in which gothic writing could be said to explore the fear of forces. 2 “For writers in the gothic tradition, the struggle between good and evil is always of. Central importance and good is rarely victorious.”. How far do you agree with this view? 3 “Gothic writing is often unintentionally comic rather than truly terrifying.”. To what extent do you agree with this criticism of gothic writing? Of things.”. Consider the texts you have read in the light of this comment.
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A2 English Literature: November 2011
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Thursday, 24 November 2011. Coursework essay and Frankenstein Reading Journals. You are advised to submit your coursework essay by Tuesday 6 December. By this date post reading journal entries for chapters 1 - 8 of 'Frankenstein' on your blog. Don't summarise each chapter, just pick out contextual points and note any key quotations. Focus your responses on possible interpretations of the novel as suggested by each chapter. A brief summary of what is discussed in class will suffice. Elements of the Gothic.
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A2 English Literature: Dr Faustus questions
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Monday, 14 May 2012. 1 What do you think is the significance of the comic scenes in the play? 2 How far do you agree that 'Dr Faustus' is a play about the dangers of possessing knowledge? 3 'Faustus is a self-centred character for whom no sympathy is deserved.' How far do you agree with this view? 4 It has been said that Mephistopheles is a more interesting character for an audience than Faustus. How far do you agree? Powers given to him by Mephistopheles? Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Responses to...
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A2 English Literature: Frankenstein questions
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012. 1 'The key to understanding the novel is to read it as a cautionary tale about the dangers of scientific research." How far do you agree? 2 To what extent do the characters in the novel benefit from the education they receive? 3 How far can the novel be interpreted as a study of parent-child relationships? 4 Discuss the view that the novel suffers from having too many narrative levels. 5 In an introduction to the novel Mary Shelley stated that she wished to “curdle the.
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A2 English Literature: April 2012
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Thursday, 26 April 2012. Section B timed essay. Section B timed essay Tuesday 8 May. Thursday, 19 April 2012. Frankenstein timed essay Monday 30 April:. In an introduction to the novel Mary Shelley stated that she wished to “curdle the. Blood and quicken the beatings of the heart”. To what extent do you think she achieves her aims? Tuesday, 17 April 2012. 1 What have you found striking about Shakespeare's presentation of death in 'Macbeth'? 16 April - Section B general and Macbeth. Elements of the Gothic.
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A2 English Literature: October 2011
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Monday, 17 October 2011. Draft of coursework essay. A draft fo your coursework essay is due in on Monday 31 October. Thursday, 6 October 2011. Analysing Act Two of 'Macbeth'. Looking closely at extracts from Act Two of 'Macbeth' show how Shakespeare creates mood and atmosphere. Analyse language used, particularly the imagery. To be handed in on Monday 17 October as an essay of between 500 and 600 words. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Elements of the Gothic. Faust legend radio programme.
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A2 English Literature: February 2012
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Thursday, 23 February 2012. Dr Faustus' Act One essay. How far do you agree that an appreciation of Acts One and Two of 'Dr Faustus' relies on a detailed understanding of their imagery? To be handed in on Monday 5 March. Thursday, 2 February 2012. Complete a draft of your anthology coursework by Tuesday 21 February. Make sure that you have a copy of 'Dr Faustus' with you for each class after half-term. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Elements of the Gothic. Faust legend radio programme. Dr Faustus study guide.
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A2 English Literature: September 2011
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Thursday, 29 September 2011. Macbeth Reading Journals Act One. Post reading journals on your blog for Act One of 'Macbeth' by Monday 10 October. Reflect on the gothic elements and comment on how language, form and structure convey meanings. Analyse rather than describe. Thursday, 22 September 2011. What's gothic about 'Macbeth'? What are the gothic elements in Act One of 'Macbeth'? After working on Act One post about 300 words on your blog summing up the notes made in class. Thursday, 15 September 2011.
