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Other Related Texts for Extension 1/ After the Bomb
fergo:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for some poetry that I might be able to use as a related text for after the bomb- my teacher is recommending that we choose one that is reasonably lengthy but I'm struggling to find any.
Thanks!!
elysepopplewell:
--- Quote from: LochNess Monster on October 11, 2017, 09:30:01 am ---I'm completely new to the forums! This is my first post but the title caught my eye.
I'm doing this course too, right now but I am not sure what related texts I would like. I looked over the list but did not feel much connection or interest except for The Wall picture book & Hidden Figures.
Do you think I can choose any book/novel/poetry from the time period? Does it need to be in relation to the Cold War or the bombs or can it be completely different and I could give it a twist-y connection?
I am not confident in film or visual techniques and am most comfortable with literary/prose techniques.
Hope to read the reply soon!
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--- Quote from: paigek3 on October 11, 2017, 10:46:33 am ---Hey there! It definitely does not have to be directly on the Cold War, as long as you can draw upon the ways of thinking from the time! For instance one of my prescribed texts is waiting for godot and there is no mention of communism, capitalism, bombs etc. directly, but you can draw upon the ways of thinking from the text such as devastation, existentialsim and so on. The style of text can be unusual too, such as the fact that I did a speech as a related text, JFK’s Berlin Speech to be accurate!
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Just adding to this great response by Paige, you can talk about other wars that happened within the Cold War, like the Vietnam War, or not about a war at all! The Cold War is vast, and it's very eurocentric to assume it just has to be a East V West kinda situation, when there's a whole lot more to it than that. So you've got a lot of flexibility! :)
--- Quote from: fergo on October 14, 2017, 10:26:19 pm ---Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for some poetry that I might be able to use as a related text for after the bomb- my teacher is recommending that we choose one that is reasonably lengthy but I'm struggling to find any.
Thanks!!
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Sylvia Plath is on the prescribed list, but her husband Ted Hughs also produced poetry in the era. In a non-HSC related conversation, someone mentioned the poetry of Dylan Thomas to me recently and said it had post-bomb content, but I see he died in 1953 so it must have been a small facet of the career. Might be worth looking into!
LochNess Monster:
Hi!
Since this last post I've found myself a short story (which is an allegory for the Cold War, I really like it! sooo deep) for back up and as for poetry, W.H Auden has some great stuff.
Flashbulb of inspiration for any one who wants a freebie related text for Ext. 1 Eng.! ;)
I really recommend "Epitaph on a Tyrant."
Read here: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/epitaph-tyrant
Has strong themes of morality, justice and the overarching power of tyranny. Great link for 'Goodnight and Goodluck' as you can clearly discuss the political vs. personal impact.
Cheers!
elysepopplewell:
--- Quote from: LochNess Monster on January 23, 2018, 10:24:18 pm ---Hi!
Since this last post I've found myself a short story (which is an allegory for the Cold War, I really like it! sooo deep) for back up and as for poetry, W.H Auden has some great stuff.
Flashbulb of inspiration for any one who wants a freebie related text for Ext. 1 Eng.! ;)
I really recommend "Epitaph on a Tyrant."
Read here: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/epitaph-tyrant
Has strong themes of morality, justice and the overarching power of tyranny. Great link for 'Goodnight and Goodluck' as you can clearly discuss the political vs. personal impact.
Cheers!
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Hey there! I've just read the poem as per your recommendation and I really love it.
Even if you weren't doing Auden's poetry as your related text, you could still bring this short epitaph into the mix for discussion of the themes - just because it's short and gives you a lot to discuss in terms of linking themes - for some people it could be a link.
Thanks so much for sharing! :)
myer_123:
Hi everyone! This is my first post. I'm also doing after the bomb. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for related texts for the novel, The Spy that came in from the Cold??? Maybe poetry?
Thank you!! :)
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