Understanding 'The Haunted Palace'
I can explain the meaning of ‘The Haunted Palace’.
Understanding 'The Haunted Palace'
I can explain the meaning of ‘The Haunted Palace’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The poem is about a palace that was once beautiful and majestic but is now ruined and full of sorrow.
- The poem is a metaphor for the physical effects of depression on the human mind.
- The poem links to the Gothic through its setting and its portrayal of a decaying and haunted house.
Common misconception
Students may find the idea of house as a metaphor for the self challenging.
Draw their attention to their own ideas around houses.
Keywords
Radiant - radiant means full of light.
Dominion - dominion means you have control over something.
Glorious - glorious means wonderful and splendid.
Assail - to assail means to attack.
Discordant - discordant means harsh and out of tune.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Haunted Palace'. There is a copy 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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