LO: To explore the way Duffy uses language for effect.
To evaluate Duffy’s intentions.
Background and context:
•Greek myth.
•Tiresius is a prophet, a priest of Zeus.
•In most versions, he sees two snakes copulating, and kills the female.
•He is punished by Hera
•Undergoes a sex change
Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiresias
**** Interesting fact.... Duffy had to add the 'from' later, after she was criticised for not using the story accurately...****
Read the poem and then identify key language features in the poem, and their effect.
• How are men presented?
• How does the narrative progress?
Duffy’s attitude:
–Is this poem ‘male-bashing’? Come to an opinion, and be ready to say yes or no.
Homework: Look up the following words, record what they mean and then apply them to Duffy's poetry. PQC if you can... !
* Apotheosis
* Piety
* Hedonism
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