The Princess and the Goblin

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Lesson 01: History of the Victorian Era

Venture through the haunted forest.

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question 1/4

How long did Queen Victoria reign in England?(Hint: How long was the Victorian era?)

59 years

63 years

70 years

question 2/4

Which demographic had the biggest increase during the Victorian Era's population boom?

Rural

Urban

Aristocratic

question 2/4

Which demographic had the biggest increase during the Victorian Era's population boom?

Rural

Urban

Aristocratic

QUESTION 3/4

What was the main theme across Victorian Literature?

What makes a good person?

What is the meaning of life?

Does hard work ever pay off?

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Which of the following was the result of the development of the fantasy genre during the Victorian era?

Encouraged parents to read to children, which kept children illiterate

Encouraged adults to read instead of work, causing them to lose their jobs

Encouraged factory children to learn to read which gave them better opportunities as adults

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Lesson 02George MacDonald

Potions. The perfect combination to make the best potion.

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Answer the following question:

What age group did George MacDonald write fantasy for?

All

Children

Adults

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question 2/4

Answer the following Question:

Who was responsible for keeping George MacDonald relevant in academic circles?

JRR Tolkien

CS Lewis

GK Chesterton

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Answer the following Question:

Which of the following was an inspiration for MacDonald developing his fantasy stories?

His Family

Children's Stories

Mythology

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Lesson 03: The Princess and the Goblin

Fortune telling. What is the correct future dictated by the cards.

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question 1/4

Which of the following did George MacDonald want to warn people against embracing?

Clue

Reading Realistic Novels

Technological Advancement

Farm Life

Royalty

question 2/4

Who of the following is the antagonist of The Princess and the Goblin?

Clue

The Goblins

The Old Lady

Lootie

Curdie

question 3/4

Who is the main conflict of the story between?

Clue

Irene v. Curdie

Irene v. Lootie

The Goblinsv. The Old Lady

The Sun Dwellersv. The Night Dwellers

question 4/4

Which of the following is NOT something that George MacDonald is saying about the theme of belief?

Clue

Seeing Isn't Believing

Trying to Expand your Point of View

Talking to people who believe something you don't

Magical Creatures Exist

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Lesson 04: The Inspiration

Enchantments. Which of these options is the best option.

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Which of these stories was directly inspired by George MacDonald?

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Which of these stories was directly inspired by George MacDonald?

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Which of these stories was directly inspired by George MacDonald?

question 4/4

Which of these stories was directly inspired by George MacDonald?

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George MacDonald: The Founding Father of Fantasy

"I write, not for children, but for the child-like, whether they be of five, or fifty, or seventy-five." ~ George MacDonald While most people still considered fantasy stories as fairy tales for children, MacDonald was revolutionary in that he felt his stories for all people.

• MacDonald specifically used fantasy as a way to explore the human condition
• His stories seemed to start like regular fairy tales but slowly become strange.
• In addition to writing fantasy, MacDonald wrote realistic novels, poetry, and sermons.

Historical Context

• Reaction to Materialism: The Industrial Revolution brought a new emphasis on factory production and urban life. The glorifying of technological advancements were something that concerned MacDonald and he emphasized a simple rural life and a sceptisim of technology.
• Plight of the Common Man: MacDonald felt that the emphasis on technology also destroyed the idea of a nuclear family, and wrote to show that families and common jobs were more beneficial than anything new.

George MacDonald - Early Life

George MacDonald was raised in a highly imaginative environment. His family consisted of scholars who primarily studied folklore and mythology which contributed to his imagination. He also was more highly educated than most in the middle class, due to Scotland's parish school system.

• Born December 10th, 1824
• Had asthma, severe bronchitis, and tuberculosis, which left him with lifelong lung issues
• Went to university for chemistry and physics before deciding to get a separate degree in theology

The Princess and the Goblin Themes

• Friendship - specifically friendship across social classes and the struggles and consequences that come with it
• Belief - this novel looks into multiple aspects of belief. Look specifically at the following:
• Seeing isn't Believing
• Why do people believe something you don't?
• Trying to Expand your Point of View

Queen Victoria

The namesake of the Victorian Era, she was is the second longest British monarch and reigned for 63 years.

• Worked to modernize the British Empire through technological advancements
• Actively supported the Arts and Charities
• Sponsored the Great Exhibition of 1851, which is better known as the first World's Fair
• Survived 7+ assassination attempts and carried a chainmail umbrella

Literature Trends of the Victorian Era

Main Theme: What makes a good person?

Victorian novels tended to be idealized portraits of difficult lives - they taught that as long as a good person worked hard, they would be rewarded Most stories had a central moral lesson as there was a cultural obsession with being a good and moral person. Focused on the lower and middle classes - these two grew the most as a result of the population boom, and as a result most novels written in this time person focused on their struggles

• Emphasis on what it means to be a good person
• First time literature was written for all people
• First time novels were the leading form of literature
• Birth of the Fantasy genre

MacDonald's Forgotten Legacy

After George MacDonald's death in 1905, his reputation quickly became practically nonexistent (despite his popularity) and his books went out of print. Many people criticized his use of the Scots dialect of English as too hard to read, which was one of the main reasons for the decline.

• CS Lewis was the ultimate fanboy and would constantly reference MacDonald in his work, keeping him relevant in academic circles.
• In the 1980s, there was an effort to publish his work in "user-friendly" formats which led to a new interest in his books.

The Birth of Fantasy

In an effort to stop child labor (most children were forced to work as soon as they could walk) the children's literature genre was developed as it would allow for children to learn to read, and therefore gave them more opportunities later in life.Fantasy stories were a type of escapism - because the working classes had a tendency to be cramped into houses, these kinds of stories allowed them to believe they were somewhere else. The term "fantasy" did not exist until 1937, so these stories were called fairy tales until the new word was invented

Famous Victorian "Fairy Tale" Authors:

• George MacDonald
• Hans Christian Andersen
• William Morris
• J.M. Barrie

Population Boom

England's Population went from 13.9 million in 1831 to 32.5 million in 1901

The Industrial Revolution improved living standards in a way that affected both the birth and mortality rates. The birth rate went up due to better living standards, more women being able to get pregnant, and people getting married younger which made them likely to have more children The mortality rate decreased due to there not being a catastrophic epidemic or famine in England or Scotland in the 19th century. In addition there were better nutrition and drinking water, which caused people to get sick less.

• First century in England without a famine, war, or epidemic
• Urban population had a sharp increase, while rural population had a sharp decrease
• England was the first country in this era to experience the Demographic transition, and others followed the trend as the Industrial Revolution spread.

The Princess and the Goblin Plot Introduction

Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives in a society of sun dwellers (those who live above the ground) and goblins (those who live underground). Although they are all people, those who live underground have evolved into hideous looking individuals because of the lack of sun. The goblins sleep during the day and only come out at night. Because of this, sun dwellers make sure their doors are locked and they are safely inside by night

The Princess and the Goblin Characters

• Princess Irene - 8-year-old curious princess who is the protagonist of the story
• Curdie - 12-year-old miner who becomes friends with Irene and does not fear the goblins
• The Old Lady - Irene's mysterious and maybe magical great-great-great-great-grandmother
• Lootie - Irene's nurse, who is strict and believes in upholding social norms and rules

Become an expert in witchcraft!

To do this you must complete the sorcery manual by overcoming each of the 4 lessons you will find: · Bewitched forest · Potions · Fortune telling · Enchantments Put your magical skills to the test and try not to fail or you will have to repeat the test.