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Emulating the use of motifs in Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'
I can emulate Brontë's use of motifs within my own writing.
New
New
Year 11
Eduqas
Emulating the use of motifs in Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'
I can emulate Brontë's use of motifs within my own writing.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Arguably, Brontë conveys the concept of exclusion through the descriptions of the windows in 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Brontë uses the physical description of the window to show this idea of exclusion to the reader.
- Brontë also considers how the character interacts with the window in order to create that sense of exclusion.
- To craft your own motifs, you might begin by asking what emotion or concept it is you want to portray.
Keywords
Emulate - match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation
Motif - an object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story that relates to the themes
Confinement - the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere
Threshold - a point of departure or transition
Exclusion - an instance of leaving something or someone out
Common misconception
That you shouldn't edit and rewrite your writing as you are doing it.
Often it's very effective to rewrite your work as you go so that you can continually craft an effective idea and ensure you are creating a cohesive piece.
It would be useful to recap the central themes of Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' before this lesson.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
To leave something or someone out is to them.
Q2.
'A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase' is the definition of a ...
Q3.
'The situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere' is the definition of which of the following?
emancipation
liberation
Q4.
Which of the following depictions of a window creates a sense of confinement?
an open window
a half open window
Q5.
'Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Q6.
Which of the following are antonyms of the word 'narrow'?
slight
tapered
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6 Questions
Q1.
Arguably, Brontë uses windows in 'Wuthering Heights' to show feelings of which word beginning with 'e'?
Q2.
Which of the following are synonyms of 'narrow'?
ample
spacious
Q3.
'A point of departure or transition' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?
Q4.
'An object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story that relates to the themes' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?
Q5.
The physical act of leaning your head against a window might show which of the following?
that the window represents ideas of freedom
that this is an action you have done many times before
Q6.
Brontë's description of the windows in 'Wuthering Heights' as being 'soldered' suggests that they are which of the following?
easily opened
in disrepair