Call Me Watkins
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA 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".
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Episodes
Ransom Episode 2
February 20, 2022 07:13 - 55 minutes - 102 MBRansom by David Malouf. An overview and analysis of Part 2.
Ransom Episode 1
January 26, 2022 07:53 - 1 hour - 113 MBRansom by David Malouf. An overview and analysis of Part 1.
The Truman Show Episode 5
April 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBThis is the fifth episode in the series on 'The Truman Show'. It provides a close viewing of the film from 60 minutes until the end.
The Truman Show Episode 4
April 12, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis is the fourth episode on 'The Truman Show'. It provides a close viewing of the film from 40 minutes until 60 minutes.
The Truman Show Episode 3
April 07, 2020 00:48 - 55 minutes - 101 MBThis is the third episode on The Truman Show. It provides a close viewing of the film. This episode focuses on the film from 14 minutes to 40 minutes.
The Truman Show Episode 2
April 02, 2020 01:51 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBThis is a guided close viewing of The Truman Show. This episode focuses on the first 14 minutes of the film.
The Truman Show Episode 1
March 30, 2020 11:38 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBThis is an introduction to The Truman Show. It includes an overview of the film and a close analysis of the opening scenes.
John Donne Episode 17 Elegy His Picture
April 20, 2019 11:07 - 11 minutes - 9.14 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'His Picture' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 16 Hymn to God, to my God in my Sickness
April 20, 2019 09:43 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'Hymn to God, to my God in my Sickness' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 15 At rounds earth's imagined corners
April 20, 2019 02:12 - 13 minutes - 11 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'At rounds earth's imagined corners' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 14 Holy Sonnet 14 Batter My Heart
April 19, 2019 13:19 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'Batter My Heart' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 13 Death, Be Not Proud
April 19, 2019 12:13 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'Death, Be Not Proud' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 12 The Relic
April 18, 2019 13:36 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'The Relic' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 11 A Valediction Forbidding Mourning
April 17, 2019 13:14 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'A Valediction Forbidding Mourning' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 10 The Apparition
April 16, 2019 08:45 - 17 minutes - 14 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'The Apparition' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 9 'The Anniversary'
April 15, 2019 08:44 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'The Anniversary' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 8 The Canonization
April 14, 2019 15:25 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'The Canonization' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 7 The Flea
April 14, 2019 04:54 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'The Flea' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 6 Woman's Constancy
April 13, 2019 13:55 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBThis episode provides a reading and analysis of 'Woman's Constancy' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 5 The Sun Rising
April 13, 2019 05:36 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBThis episode provides a reading and detailed analysis of 'The Sun Rising' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 4 'Song: Go and Catch a falling star'
April 11, 2019 12:41 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBThis episode provides a reading and detailed analysis of 'Song' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 3 'The Good Morrow'
April 10, 2019 15:30 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBThis episode provides a reading and detailed analysis of the aubade 'The Good Morrow' by John Donne.
John Donne Episode 2 'To His Mistress Going to Bed' and an introduction to metaphysical poetry
April 09, 2019 09:45 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBThis episode provides both a reading and detailed analysis of 'To His Mistress Going to Bed'. It also offers an introduction to the features of metaphysical poetry. A copy of the poem is on my Facebook page CallmeWatkins.
John Donne Episode 1 Who was he?
April 08, 2019 12:53 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MB"No man is an island" Do you know who said this? Most people don't. It was the poet John Donne. He was described by C. S. Lewis as the "saddest and most uncomfortable of our poet" in contrast to T. S. Eliot who said “[a] thought to Donne was an experience; it modified his sensibility.” This series will explore the poetry of John Donne with the aim that you can decide whose view is right. This episode provides an overview of Donne's life, the context for his poems.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 27 Volume 3 Chapter 7
April 06, 2019 10:01 - 29 minutes - 23.8 MBThe final chapter in 'Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus'. Did Victor learn anything? Did Walton benefit from hearing Victor's story What do you feel for the daemon?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 26 Volume 3 Chapter 6
April 04, 2019 12:29 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBThe daemon takes his revenge on Victor. His wife is killed as the price for the death of it's mate. Is this justice?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 25 Volume 3 Chapter 5
April 04, 2019 11:24 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBFrankenstein decides to move forward with marrying Elizabeth despite the threat from the daemon to be with him on his "wedding night".
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 24 Volume 3 Chapter 4
April 02, 2019 09:20 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBVictor collapses after discovering Henry has been murdered by the monster.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 23 Volume 3 Chapter 3
April 02, 2019 08:11 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBFinally Victor creates the daemon his mate, only to destroy her before his eyes. This dooms everyone.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 22 Volume 3 Chapter 2
March 28, 2019 08:46 - 15 minutes - 11.9 MBVictor and Henry travel through England on their tour. Victor is gathering everything he needs to make the second creature.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 21 Volume 3 Chapter 1
March 27, 2019 07:53 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBWill Victor Frankenstein keep his promise to the monster? How will he be able to keep his family discovering his secret?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 20 Volume 2 Chapter 9
March 23, 2019 13:53 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBThe creature demands a companion from his creator. What persuades Victor to make another of his species? Who does Shelley want us to feel sympathy for, the creature or the creator?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 19 Volume 2 Chapter 8
March 21, 2019 13:06 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBThe monster enraged after being rejected by the De Lacy family, and attacked for saving a drowning child, seeks revenge through murder. Is his violence justified?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 18 Volume 2 Chapter 7
March 20, 2019 11:09 - 27 minutes - 22 MBThe creature learns about the world by reading; Goethe's The Sorrows of Werther, Plutarch's Lives and Milton's Paradise Lost.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 17 Volume 2 Chapter 6
March 19, 2019 10:38 - 12 minutes - 9.75 MBThe De Lacy family story.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 16 Volume 2 Chapter 5
March 19, 2019 08:19 - 18 minutes - 14.5 MBThe creature learns about how humans organise their society. He judges the values of man as unjust and evil.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 15 Volume 2 Chapter 4
March 19, 2019 06:23 - 14 minutes - 11.5 MBThe monster learns through watching the De Lacy family.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 14 Volume 2 Chapter 3
March 19, 2019 03:36 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBThe creature describes the origins of his life.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 13 Volume 2 Chapter 2
March 17, 2019 10:33 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBVictor Frankenstein and his creature speak. Who comes across as the monster?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 12 Volume 2 Chapter 1
March 17, 2019 08:08 - 12 minutes - 9.9 MBWilliam is dead. Justine is dead. The Frankenstein family struggle under the burden of their grief.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 11 Volume 1 Chapter 8
March 17, 2019 04:56 - 11 minutes - 9.14 MBJustine is on trial for the murder of William. However it is Victor who is being judged.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 10 Volume 1 Chapter 7
March 17, 2019 03:45 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBFrankenstein learns the terrible news his baby brother has been murdered.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 9 Volume 1 Chapter 6
March 17, 2019 01:48 - 12 minutes - 9.73 MBVictor recovers from his illness. He hears news from home via Elizabeth.Victor and Henry embark on a two week walking tour.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 8 Volume 1 Chapter 5
March 16, 2019 12:00 - 22 minutes - 17.6 MBVictor Frankenstein creates his creature. But does his dream match reality?
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 7 Volume 1 Chapter 4
March 16, 2019 11:57 - 18 minutes - 15 MBVictor Frankenstein discovers the secret to creating life. He must make make a creature to reanimate.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 6 Volume 1 Chapter 3
March 16, 2019 02:23 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBFollowing the death of his mother Frankenstein leaves for College. He is inspired by a professor and commits to finding a new way to create life.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 5 Volume 1 Chapter 2
March 16, 2019 02:16 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBVictor provides an overview of his childhood and introduces the key scientific concepts that will influence his life.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 4 Volume 1 Chapter 1
February 26, 2019 12:39 - 17 minutes - 13.6 MBVictor Frankenstein finally begins his story. He focused on his parents and his childhood. This episode provides a summary of this chapter and an analysis.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 3 Volume 1 Letters I - IV
February 25, 2019 12:27 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBThis episode begins my close analysis of the text, starting with Volume 1, the four letters Walton writes to his sister. These letters often confuse readers as they seem unrelated at first glance to the story of Frankenstein and the daemon. However, they have a purpose. Listen to find out more.
Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus Ep 2 Mary Shelley biography and the historical context
February 21, 2019 13:32 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBThis episode seeks to provide background information on the life of Mary Shelley, until the time she wrote 'Frankenstein or A Modern Prometheus'. It covers biographical information as well as the historical context of the novel.