British Literature

““It’s a terrifying It’s a terrifying Tuesday!”Tuesday!”

May 20, 2008May 20, 2008

Ms. SmithMs. Smith

Agenda• Background info for “The Demon

Lover” (p. 1157) • Examine the photographs—What was

the effect of WWII on London? On the psyches of London’s citizens?

• Read the story for understanding. • Focus on literary terms:

foreshadowing, flashback, tone. • Historical criticism: How does the

time in which the story is written affect the reader’s understanding?

Pix 1: Describe the scene.

On Sept.7, 1940, the German Luftwaffe began its “blitz” of England—a series of nightly air raids that were intended to create fear and panic for British citizens.

Pix 2: Based on what you know about the “blitz,” what does this photo depict?

For 57 straight nights, Londoners were forced underground. In the worst incident, 450 people were

killed when a bomb destroyed their shelter.

Pix 3: What type of “secondary” casualties might

the British have suffered because of the “blitz”?

Facts: 60 million people died in World War II.

Facts: 382,600 British military deaths in WWII.

Facts: 416, 800 American military deaths in WWII.

Homework• Finish “The

Demon Lover and answer the questions. ”

• Begin inputting your information on to your PowerPoint slides or other visual.