This learning resource focuses on exploring the contrasting themes of beauty and decay in literary imagery. It provides vocabulary related to the macabre and grotesque, which students can use to engage with texts. The main learning goal is for students to identify instances of beauty and rot in a narrative context to articulate the mood created by these elements. The activities included encourage students to highlight examples in the text, reflect on their thoughts and feelings about the imagery, and articulate why certain combinations create unsettling effects. This enhances critical thinking and emotional engagement with literature.