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Call Me Watkins

A podcast about English literature texts for senior high students.

I am a teacher of senior English and Literature in Melbourne, Australia but have also taught at schools in New South Wales and in Oxford in the UK. If you're wondering about the title of the podcast, it's a reference to my name, Mrs Watkins and what many regard as the best opening line to a book: "Call me Ishmael" from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick".

Aug 13, 2018

This episode explores in depth the characters; Elizabeth Proctor, Abigail Williams, Tituba, Rebecca Nurse and Mary Warren. 


Jul 30, 2017

An analysis of figurative language in the play including irony, metaphors, similes, inversion, and the use of archaic and colloquial language. An analysis of the title.


Jul 30, 2017

An exploration of conflict in The Crucible. 


Jul 23, 2017

A summary and analysis of Act 4.  


Jul 20, 2017

A summary and analysis of Act 3.