Comparing 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace'
I can compare ‘The Raven’ and ‘The Haunted Palace and give a personal response.
Comparing 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace'
I can compare ‘The Raven’ and ‘The Haunted Palace and give a personal response.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace' are both examples of the Gothic genre.
- 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace' both feature speakers who are grieving, one for a woman, the other for a house.
- Both 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace' use figurative language such as symbolism to convey emotions.
- Comparing the two poems involves looking at similarities and differences in meaning and linguistic techniques.
Common misconception
Students thinking they need to find big differences in the poems.
It's often better to choose similarities and then explain and explore the subtle differences.
Keywords
Bereaved - someone who is bereaved has experienced the death of a loved one
Isolated - to be isolated is to be alone
Nostalgic - to be nostalgic is to think about the past with fondness
Gothic - the Gothic genre is characterised by gloomy settings and unhappy heroes
Symbol - a symbol is an image or a word that represents an idea or feeling
Equipment
You will need access to copies of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven' and 'The Haunted Palace'. These are available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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