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Aims of the lesson:. To learn the requirements of Unit 3 in the A2 course To examine the language in The Snow Child. At a glance: Unit 3 – texts and genres. Examination: 2hrs. Closed book. 60% of total A2 mark: 30% of total A Level mark
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Aims of the lesson: To learn the requirements of Unit 3 in the A2 course To examine the language in The Snow Child
At a glance: Unit 3 – texts and genres • Examination: 2hrs. Closed book. • 60% of total A2 mark: 30% of total A Level mark • Minimum of three texts for study including at least one 1300 – 1800. • 2 questions to be answered • Elements of the Gothic • For each topic there will be two sections. Candidates to answer one question from Section A and one question from Section B • Section A will be a text specific question. One question per text. • Section B will involve writing about an aspect of the chosen topic across at least three texts. Choice from three questions
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The books...you need to buy them and read them before September. • The Bloody Chamber – VINTAGE edition • Wuthering Heights – Penguin Edition • Dr Faustus – Text A – a good deal on Amazon at the moment.
The Snow Child – what does the title suggest this story will be about?
Let’s read the story... What do the critics say?
The Snow Child – other thoughts… • The relationship between the Count and his wife. • The Count’s desires • Description of the girl • The reactions of the Count and his wife to the girl • The Countess’ actions towards the girl • The death of the girl • The Count’s actions once the girl has died and his moral values • A comparison of the condition of the female characters at the end of the story compared with the way they are first introduced in this tale. • An interpretation of the Count handing his wife the rose • How do you interpret the final sentence.
The Snow Child • A version of Snow White • An exploration of sexual jealousy and competition between women for the attention of men • An allegory of the familial tension between parents and children • Symbolism of the Count’s desire • Patirarchy • Graphic necrophilia • The ending?
Home Learning • Research Angela Carter, The Bloody Chamber and the Gothic. Due: Wednesday