Study Sessions: STG Literature Revision

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Study Sessions: STG Literature Revision

Welcome to our new STG English Literature revision podcast! Hosted by Mr Baugh, each week we'll tackle some of the trickiest aspects of our English Lit set texts, including Lord of the Flies, A Christmas Carol, Macbeth and the poetry anthology.

  1. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Suspicion and Doubt in Macbeth

    Dive into Shakespeare’s Macbeth as we explore the themes of suspicion and doubt, examining key moments, from Duncan’s misplaced trust to Macbeth’s psychological unravelling and Lady Macbeth’s descent into tortured guilt. Through detailed analysis of key quotations, this episode unpacks how suspicion drives the characters and shapes the tragedy. Each episode is now linked to this week's homework, so be sure to listen and use the knowledge to produce fantastic essays!

    45 min

  2. 29 NOV

    Snapshots of war: moral burden in 'War Photographer' by Carol Ann Duffy (AQA Poetry Anthology)

    In this episode of Study Sessions, we dive deep into Carol Ann Duffy’s powerful poem War Photographer. This poignant piece takes us into the world of a photojournalist processing images of conflict, grappling with the emotional and ethical weight of his work. We’ll explore: The religious and moral symbolism of the darkroom.Contrasts between war zones and the comfort of rural England.The photographer’s guilt, responsibility, and detachment.The biting critique of societal apathy towards suffering.Duffy’s use of structure, imagery, and tone to convey the profound themes of the poem.Perfect for GCSE English Literature students, this episode unpacks key quotations and themes, offering fresh insights to help you ace your exams. Plus, there’s a special Easter egg hidden in this episode—listen carefully for your chance to win a prize! 🎉

    27 min

  3. 21 NOV

    The Island, the Beast, and the Truth: Simon in 'Lord of the Flies'

    In this episode of Study Sessions, we explore the enigmatic character of Simon in William Golding’s 'Lord of the Flies'. Often described as the moral compass of the novel, Simon’s connection to nature, profound insight into human nature, and tragic death make him a cornerstone of Golding’s allegory. Join us as we uncover: Simon’s moral qualities and spiritual role on the island.His unique relationship with nature.The truth about the “beast” and Simon’s prophetic insights.The significance of Simon’s death and its cosmic depiction.How Simon embodies Golding’s central themes about humanity’s innate moral character and the fragility of civilisation. Perfect as part of your GCSE English Literature study and revision, this episode combines close textual analysis, key quotations from the novel, and insights from renowned literary critics like Harold Bloom.

    24 min

  4. 15 NOV

    Beyond the Gallop: Tennyson’s The Charge of the Light Brigade (AQA Poetry Anthology)

    In this episode of Study Sessions, we explore Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s The Charge of the Light Brigade, a poem that immortalises the bravery of 600 British soldiers who rode into certain death during the Crimean War. With a close reading of key lines, we uncover the poem’s rhythmic intensity, its complex tone of admiration and critique, and its broader commentary on obedience and sacrifice. We’ll discuss: How Tennyson uses rhythm and repetition to create urgency.The significance of “Theirs not to reason why” and its implications for duty and obedience.The vivid imagery of “Cannon to right of them” and its effect on tone.The shift from individual to universal perspectives in the final stanza.Perfect for GCSE English Literature revision, this episode equips you with the tools to analyse Tennyson’s masterpiece on a deeper level. Is the poem a celebration of heroism, a critique of authority, or both? Tune in to find out!

    14 min

  5. 11 NOV

    Introducing...BAUGHCUTS - Macbeth and poetry anthology TOP TIPS

    Today we're launching 'BAUGHCUTS', short, bonus episodes offering exam top tips. In our first episode we're looking ahead to Wednesday's mock exam and focusing on 'Macbeth' and the poetry anthology comparison.

    9 min

  6. 7 NOV

    The theme of ambition in 'Macbeth' (AQA English Literature Paper 1)

    In this episode, we explore the theme of ambition in Shakespeare's intense and bloody tragedy, 'Macbeth'. From Lady Macbeth's emasculating manipulations to Macbeth's numb 'loss of affect', tune in for lots of analysis and observations to support your at-home revision.

    23 min

  7. 4 NOV

    Seamus Heaney's 'Storm on the Island' (AQA Poetry Anthology Revision)

    In this episode, we're exploring 'Storm on the Island' by celebrated Irish poet, Seamus Heaney. From the confident opening declaration that 'We build our houses squat' to the realisation that it 'is a huge nothing that we fear', this is a poem interested in the limits of human power and the raw intensity of the natural world.

    16 min

  8. 18 OCT

    William Wordsworth's 'The Prelude' (the boat stealing episode) - (AQA Poetry Anthology Revision)

    In this episode, I'll be exploring 'The Prelude' by William Wordsworth. We'll be looking at the sublime power of nature, feelings of guilt and inner conflict, and the journey from childhood innocence to the world of adult experience.

    23 min
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Welcome to our new STG English Literature revision podcast! Hosted by Mr Baugh, each week we'll tackle some of the trickiest aspects of our English Lit set texts, including Lord of the Flies, A Christmas Carol, Macbeth and the poetry anthology.

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