Comparing unconventional relationships in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can identify similarities and differences between 'Singh Song', 'The Farmer's Bride' and 'Porphyria's Lover'
Comparing unconventional relationships in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can identify similarities and differences between 'Singh Song', 'The Farmer's Bride' and 'Porphyria's Lover'
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mew and Browning describe dysfunctional relationships whilst Nagra describes an unconventional yet loving relationship.
- Both Nagra and Browning describe female characters who are sexually liberated and defy societal expectations.
- Mew and Browning depict dramatic monologues where speakers have dangerously misogynistic mindsets.
- Mew and Browning both use natural imagery to represent the speaker's emotions.
- Nagra is the only poet who describes a genuinely romantic relationship.
Keywords
Dysfunctional - not operating properly or normally
Defy - to openly resist or challenge
Unconventional - not conforming to usual standards
Thesis - a central argument or statement put forward in writing
Common misconception
All of these poems present relationships which are dysfunctional in some way.
Although 'Porphyria's Lover' and 'The Farmer's Bride' appear to show abusive, controlling relationships, the relationship in 'Singh Song!' is presented as a much more conventionally loving one.
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Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA 'Love and Relationships' poetry anthology.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual violence
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