Effective context: Victorian poems in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can effectively evaluate context when writing about the Victorian poems in the anthology.
Effective context: Victorian poems in the 'Love and Relationships' anthology
I can effectively evaluate context when writing about the Victorian poems in the anthology.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Context must be precise and avoid generalisations.
- Victorian society disempowered women but many disagreed with their subordinate position in society (e.g. the Brownings).
- Contextual references should be judiciously chosen and rooted in our argument about the text.
- An understanding of specific Victorian context deepens our interpretation of Victorian poetry.
Keywords
Judicious - well-thought out or carefully chosen
Context - the circumstances or background surrounding a text
Patriarchal - a society or system where men hold power
Objectification - treating someone as an object rather than a person
Autonomy - the ability to make decisions and act independently
Common misconception
All Victorian poets held the same views and attitudes towards societal issues.
Victorian poets had diverse views. Some challenged norms, others reinforced them. Consider each poem's own unique perspective.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA 'Love and Relationships' anthology when completing this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- 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).
Lesson video
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