Elasticity and the NICE in "That Hideous Strength"

This week we will further our exploration of themes in That Hideous Strength and study chapter 5 called "Elasticity".

Presentations

In your group, present your theme to the class.

"Elasticity"

Working with chapter 5, explore the following questions:

1. What happens between Mark and Wither, the Deputy Director of the NICE in this chapter?
2. Why does this frustrate Mark?
3. How does the Fairy attempt to get Mark further interested in the NICE?
4. How is the question of propaganda presented in this chapter through the Fairy?
5. Why would the NICE wish to use propaganda to further their goals?
6. What is the significance of the two letters in this chapter?
7. Who does Jane have lunch with, where and why?
8. What further information is revealed about St Anne's in this chapter?
9. What is Jane's reaction to being invited to join St Anne's and why does she react this way?
10. What role does the weather and setting have in this chapter?

Essay: The Goals of the NICE

Summarise what seem to be the goals of the NICE. Refer especially to chapter 2.

Homework: Complete essay to at least 600 words. Hand in 29th September 2009.

Image: Elasticity.