Lit Happens Ep 9: Plath & Hughes – Echoes of Love and Loss in Textual Conversations

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we - two passionate HSC English educators - guide you through Module A: Textual Conversations, this time exploring the raw and resonant poetry of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. In this episode, we uncover the purpose of the module, dive into the intense emotions and striking imagery of their works, examine their resonances and dissonances, and share practical strategies for crafting a compelling thesis statement in your Stage 6 essays. Tailored for educators looking to inspire and students eager to master their comparative analysis, this episode reveals how these poetic voices intertwine and diverge to explore love, loss, and identity across time.

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