Text Graffiti – Connector Sit down in front of a quote You have 3 minutes to analyse it in as much detail as possible and to provide your own interpretations When the music stops, you must move to the next quote. You will follow this routine until I tell you to return to your normal seats. Print quotes – stick each one on to a coloured paper so students can annotate. Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2K7D-uMH2g

To analyse the characters The Tiger’s Bride Outcomes: To analyse the characters To discuss how Carter’s portrayal of the character follow/subvert the gothic/fairytale conventions.

The Male Gaze Men gaze at women in the assumption that they can do something to or for them; this gives them power. Women, however, view themselves being looked at and constantly carry their own image with them. Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at. Challenge: You have 1 minute to sit down in front of the quote which you feels depicts the ‘male gaze’. For those of you sitting down, work together to explain how your quote depicts the ‘male gaze’ and what you can infer through your quotes. Consider what you learn through the quotes about the ‘male gaze’. If you are not able to sit down in time, you will need to consider how Carter subverts the idea of the male gaze to introduce the female gaze. You will be given a quote sheet to help you. Why does Carter introduce the female gaze? The female gaze – give the students the 2 quotes first – let them discuss and then provide the students with the explanation – this can be done during class feedback.

Get up and go! Around the classroom are three pieces of large sugar paper for the following characters: the father The narrator The beast Walk around and on each sugar paper write your understanding of the characters so far, taking into consideration how they follow or subvert gothic conventions.

Workstations Aim: to consolidate and enhance your learning of the three characters. At your workstations, respond to the questions given to you. You will then be separated in to different groups and will be expected to teach one another.

Workstation 1 How is the father described? Look carefully at the words (lexis) selected by Carter to describe him. What does the reader learn about his past behaviour towards his family? How does he behave towards his daughter? How is his behaviour during the card game described? Why does Carter describe him in this way? What messages are conveyed about his behaviour and feelings towards his daughter? How would you describe the morals of a man who gambles with his daughter’s future?

Workstation 2 Look at the words (lexis) used to describe the girl and identify the language features employed by Carter. Pay attention to the girl’s reactions as she watches the card game develop to the point where her future is at stake. Which verbs are used to describe her? How does she behave and how do others behave towards her? What kind of character has Carter created? What is the function of this character and how does she affect the plot? What aspects of the girl’s character are particularly important in plot construction and development?

Workstation 3 Focus on the character of the Beast. Why is he given this name? What words does she use to describe the Beast’s character? Describe his physical appearance in as much detail as you can. Where does the Beast live, and why has he chosen to live there? What possessions does he have, and what do they say about him?

You become the teacher In your new groups, teach one another about the character you have focused one. Feel free to question and provide further interpretations to one another’s characters.

The Gothic – ½ of the class Read through the gothic handout. How do you think the ‘Tiger’s Bride’ follows/subverts the gothic conventions? Discuss and make group notes. The fairytale – ½ of the class Read through the fairytale handout. How do you think the ‘Tiger’s Bride’ follows/subverts the fairytale conventions? Discuss and make group notes. Be prepared to teach one another!

Review In ‘Tiger’s Bride’ do you think Carter follows or subverts the conventions of the gothic/fairytale? Write your own interpretation on the card given to you. This will be handed in to me and looked at in a later lesson! A5 card size needed

Home Learning How does Carter reverse the gothic tradition? You must refer to the tales we have studied so far. You must complete this essay question, focusing on AO2, AO2, AO3 and AO4.