Teach me Lit Podcast

Sophie Toovey
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Exploring themes and ideas in a range of literary texts, in a student-friendly way to break down and explain technical jargon.

  1. 3D AGO

    Inside Gillian Clarke's Catrin: The Push and Pull of Growing Up

    This episode dives into Gillian Clarke’s Catrin, examining its themes of identity, independence, and the evolving mother–daughter relationship. Perfect for students and poetry lovers alike, it offers clear analysis, key context, and thoughtful insights into Clarke’s powerful imagery and emotional honesty. Perfect for WJEC English Language & Literature specification, double award.

    5 min

  2. 01/25/2024

    What does the Ghost of Christmas Past teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature

    Looking at what Scrooge learns through seeing scenes of his lonely childhood, his generous boss Fezziwig and the heartbreaking time when Belle broke off their engagement.

    8 min

  3. 01/25/2024

    What does Marley teach Scrooge? A Christmas Carol explained for GCSE English Literature

    What does Marley teach Scrooge? How Dickens shows the ghost of his old partner to be judged in the afterlife for what he failed to do in his lifetime.

    6 min

  4. 01/25/2024

    What's wrong with Scrooge? Explaining A Christmas Carol for GCSE English Literature

    What's wrong with the way Ebenezer Scrooge chooses to live his life anyway? Surely it's his business if he wants to keep his money to himself? This podcast gives an overview of why Dickens suggests that Scrooge's attitude is problematic.

    14 min

  5. 06/12/2023

    My Mother’s Perfume by Pascale Petit - GCSE Poetry explored

    Discussing the themes and images in 'My Mother's Perfume', particularly the sinister tone and atmosphere as the persona has a toxic relationship with the mother.

    14 min

  6. 03/26/2023

    Who is trapped and powerless in Of Mice and Men?

    GCSE English Literature podcast exploring who is trapped and powerless in Of Mice and Men, looking at George's predicament in having to shoot Lennie to save him from Curley.

    10 min

  7. 03/25/2023

    Justice in To Kill a Mockingbird

    A GCSE English Literature revision podcast exploring how imperialism and the legacy of slavery affect justice in the novel and how this theme connects the threads of Boo Radley and Tom Robinson's stories.

    19 min

  8. 10/19/2022

    Analysing Romeo: impulsive and fighting for masculinity

    How impulsive is Romeo in Shakespeare's tragedy? In this podcast I explore some different critical viewpoints, such as Romeo as a character fighting for masculine identity, and Romeo as 'tamed' by Juliet. GCSE English Literature, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

    13 min
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Exploring themes and ideas in a range of literary texts, in a student-friendly way to break down and explain technical jargon.

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  • Creator
    Sophie Toovey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    122
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
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    Teach me Lit Podcast