Analysing ideas of marginalisation in Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Parker uses language and structure to present ideas around creativity and marginalisation in 'The Jewellery Maker'.
Key learning points
- The title 'The Jewellery Maker' conveys an importance onto the maker that could be considered ironic.
- The natural imagery in the poem creates a god-like impression of the maker.
- The figurative language in the poem creates a tense tone in the poem.
- The heat imagery in the poem could represent both the warmth and anger of the maker.
- The irregularity of the poem could refer to the creativity of the maker or his conflicting emotions around his work.
Keywords
Marginalised - to be treated as if you are not important, peripheral and isolated
Ironic - the juxtaposition of what on the surface appears to be the case and what is actually the case
Contrast - an obvious difference between two or more things
Tone - the overall mood or attitude conveyed by the writer’s use of language and structure
Figurative language - uses words and ideas to suggest meaning and create mental images
Common misconception
That the order of the poem doesn't matter.
The order of the poem impacts when we are exposed to different ideas and emotions which influences the overall tone and meaning of the poem.
Teacher tip
Looking at the definition of 'marginalised' in more detail may be useful.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the AQA World and Lives anthology for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In a poem, which of the following might an irregular structure indicate?
Q2.An obvious difference between two or more things is a...
Q3.Using words and ideas to suggest meaning and create mental images is known as __________ language.
Q4.A semantic field is...
Q5.The word "soldier" generally has connotations of...
Q6.To be marginalised means...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The overall mood or attitude conveyed by the writer’s use of language and structure is the ...
Q2.'The' in the title 'The Jewellery Maker' bestows a sense of __________ on the man.
Q3.Which of the following might we associate with heat?
Q4.The juxtaposition of what on the surface appears to be the case and what is actually the case is ...
Q5.The irregular structure of Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker' could indicate...
Q6.The title of Parker's 'The Jewellery Maker' could be ironic because...
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