The Thing in the Forest Lesson Plan

What devices or techniques does use to Byatt create the otherworldly, or magical realism, in "The Thing in the Forest"?

Students could supply any answers that seem relevant and notable to them, as the purpose of this question is to get students to read closely and notice trends and patterns in the narrative that create a certain fairy-tale feel or aesthetic. Encourage students to take note of literary devices like metaphor, alliteration, juxtaposition, irony, parallelism, imagery, personification, etc. while also paying attention to broader character building and narrative arc construction that are reminiscent of fairy tales.

Students may note the juxtaposed yet...