Austenesque

It is important that you have an understanding of Austen's style of writing and that you are able to identify language techniques she has used. What have you noticed about Austen's style? What techniques have you come across? Provide examples in your response.

This blog would be a great way to create a list of techniques as well as examples of these techniques being used in the novel. A list of techniques and examples would be a handy resource for upcoming SACs and the exam.

HAMLET

The character of Hamlet can be viewed in multiple ways.
As you develop your knowledge of the play, record your impressions of Hamlet.

Chinatown

Roman Polanski's Chinatown presents a disturbing vision of society. How is this achieved?

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde, the writer of our first text for study, is an interesting person. There appears to be many contradictions in the picture we form of him from his dramatic and personal writing. What is your understanding of Oscar Wilde, both as a writer and a person? Why is he a writer of enduring interest? Write a paragraph on your impressions.

The Language of Literature

The study of Literature has its own unique language. During the course of the year you should become familiar with the appropriate metalanguage used in literary writing. Some of my favourites include genre and critique. As you commence your studies this year with Lady Windermere's Fan, you should start to develop your own favourites.