27/09/13: Transgressive Fiction. + 'Clown Punk'

[Mr. Hendrick]

Task 1. Read and make notes on these:

1. What is Transgressive fiction?

2. 'Clown Punk' context

Poem: The Clown Punk

Soundtrack for the poem

What music should accompany ‘The Clown Punk’? Make a soundtrack for the poem. Think about lyrics as well as the genre and style of the music. 

More on transgressive fiction.

[Mr. Hendrick]

Task for 2nd period today:

- Read all material above.

- Read through handout and annotate/make notes.

- Mark up 'The Clown Punk' focusing on conflicts, poetic devices and voice.

Also read through this:

How to analyse a poem

Step 1. - Identify the ‘big idea’ or issue.

Step 2. - Identify the conflict/tension/opposition.

Step 3. - Systematically work through some selected examples.

Example:

Step 1. 'Big Idea.'

This is a poem that explores…

This poem focuses on….

Step 2. Tension or Conflict

At the heart of this poem is the tension between…

This poem identifies two opposing ideas. Firstly…

This poem represents a conflict between...