Revising key themes in the ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology
I can identify and compare themes across poems from the Power and Conflict anthology.
Revising key themes in the ‘Power and Conflict’ anthology
I can identify and compare themes across poems from the Power and Conflict anthology.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When comparing poems, pay attention to the specific theme within the question.
- Be open to comparing poems across different eras, movements, styles and content areas.
- Memory is a key theme across many of the ‘Power and Conflict’ poems.
- Poets from the anthology often explore the damaging effect of pride, the power of nature and harrowing inner conflicts.
Keywords
Theme - the main subject that is being discussed in a piece of writing
Omnipotence - having very great or unlimited power
Ephemeral - short-lasting
Futility - pointlessness or uselessness
Common misconception
Students may think that all 'Romantic' poems should be compared, all 'war' poems must be compared, all 'nature' poems must be compared.
The nuances of the question are the most important factor when deciding which poems to compare.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA Power and Conflict Anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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