Day 1

English Literature - Lesson 1 Day 1

                        We are learning to place a text in historical context

This term, we are looking at a play written by Oscar Wilde during the Victorian era, which is called "The Importance of Being Earnest". And today, we had a first look at that time period.

Our first look of the Victorian Era:

• Queen Victoria has got a stern look on her face that tells us that she was very strict when it comes to work. She also has a very high standard of discipline.
• She is also looking below, that tells me she assumes herself to be higher than the others. (Especially when it comes to wealth)
• She dresses very formally.
• She was rich and wealthy, as shown in the picture. She is wearing quite heavy jewellery and a glamorous dress.

The feeling as a British citizen living in London at the Victorian Era:

• Controlled     Progessive
• Depressed     Unique

The feeling of an ordinary citizen about the changes in technology:

• They would feel excited, as they are developing the uses of transport.
• Might also feel proud that their country has achieved in making transport.
• Some of them would feel disappointed, as these items are quite noisy and cause pollution.

A video on the Victorian culture