![]() There is so much here that I teach again in my Frankenstein unit and it helps to have a text that I can constantly refer back to that I know (or hope!) they have all read. There is a supernatural element, along with the idea of the ultimate outsider. ![]() The family is the epitome of dysfunction. The inhabitants have mental health issues. The setting of Vida’s childhood is dark and gloomy. Students may also benefit from learning about the historical context of the novel, including the post-war period in which it is set. Before diving into the text, it can be helpful to provide some background information about the gothic genre and its conventions. ![]() ![]() The Thirteenth Tale exemplifies the Gothic tradition in so many ways. We study Setterfield’s narration methods – what she includes and what she artfully leaves out, the mood she creates, and the characters she describes.Īfter the essay we move on to Romanticism and Gothicism, using Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as our anchor text. The senior curriculum at my school begins with the college essay, and what better way to teach the art of storytelling than to read a book about storytelling? In British Literature, this novel sets up my whole year. ![]()
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