Into+the+Dark

A critical analysis of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and Victor Kelleher's "Into the Dark". For the next part of our study, you will be exploring the values, attitudes and beliefs represented in our two major written texts. You will also be examining the social, political and cultural influences of and on the novels. Working in pairs, you will be required to construct a wikipage for the information/use of your classmates. Each pair will be allocated a chapter to study. All students are expected to do the activities related to the last chapter. The cells immediately below will provide links to 2 types of activities: 1. Required reading 2. Chapter wikipages The minimum required information for each chapter is in the cells at the bottom of the table. Chapter 1 - Pietro + Daniel Chapter 2 - Shaun + Gus Chapter 3 - Anthony + Hayden Chapter 4 - Tim + Ciaran Chapter 5 - Jordan + Darcy Chapter 6 - Gene + Caleb Chapter 7 - Mitchell + Tim M Chapter 8 - Lachlan + David Chapter 9 - Sebastian Chapter 10 - Will + Jack Chapter 11 - all || Chapter 1 - Contact Chapter 2 - The Testing Chapter 3 - The Human Side Chapter 4 - The Visit Chapter 5 - From Shore to Shore Chapter 6 - A Fatal Attraction Chapter 7 - The Undead Chapter 8 - A Tooth for a Tooth Chapter 9 - A Broken Pact Chapter 10 - The Claim Chapter 11 - The Years Between || 1. chapter summary - some detail is required so that we are able to clearly able to follow the novel narrative. 2. overview of characters - you need to explain what the characters are like in this chapter of the novel so that we can evaluate whether they are a static or dynamic character. 3. relationship to Bram Stoker's "Dracula" ie similarities and differences. This should not only be identifying similarities and differences, but also evaluating the same ie. asking "so what". 4.Reading the writer: - what view of reality is inherent in the text? - what ideology informs the text? - What seems to interest the writer? - What issues are raised? - What ideas are explored and what attitudes are expressed? - What understanding or vision of life emerges from a reading of the text? 5. Does it belong to one or more sub-genres? - How complex is the plot? Is there more than one plot? - What is the structure – books, chapters, sections? Is there a linear chronological order? - How is the narrative delivered? - What is the main point of view – are events seen through the eyes of only 1 central character? - How are characters presented to the reader – dramatically, discursively? - What is the function of setting? Are there frequent changes of locale? Time? What is the effect on the reader of this? - How much use is made of patterns of imagery and symbolism? 6. Reading the reader: - what does our cultural / social knowledge add to the text? - consider your response to the text 7. Comment on the language of the text Reading the language: - critical reading suggests that every word, every punctuation mark, should be considered. - Vocabulary / grammar / syntax / spelling / punctuation / etymologies of words 8. Consider the value of the text. Issues of value of a text: - whether or not a text if considered of value must always be tempered with "in my view" - whose criteria proscribe value? - Value judgements are inescapably subjective || **Each time you log on you should check to see if there are any comments on the discussion board with regard to your page.** Web 2.0 tools that you might like to use to analyse your chapter. You are invited to be creative with your wikipage, but are reminded that this remains a school- based task and as such is subject to normal rules regarding language, etiquette etc. This is a public space, so please make sure that, in order to maintain your own security and privacy, you identify yourself only with your first name and surname initial, and that no reference is made to your school. ||
 * [[image:jlwclassroom/IntotheDarkcover]] || ===Comparative Texts.===
 * **Required reading:**
 * 1. Read this thesis on The Vampire in Modern Americaand in the discussion board for this wikipage, identify 3 key points that are relevant to the upcoming in-class essay. You should read the key points identified by others in the class and not repeat them. You may add more information to those points if you wish.**
 * 2.[[file:DRACULA AND RELIGION.docx]]** || **Chapter Links:**
 * Required content for chapter wikipages:
 * You are also invited to comment on the content / depth of analysis / further ideas for inclusion on the other wikipages. Your comments should be helpful.**