Characters
Who is the protagonist?
Charlie Bucktin
What are the three layers of setting?
Name a symbol in Jasper Jones.
Pansy sandals, brick, noose, etc.
What is Charlie's parents names?
Ruth and Wesley Bucktin
What is the micro setting?
Corrigan, small town, male-dominant, sports-orientated
Name a motif in Jasper Jones.
Heat, intertextuality, etc.
Who is Sue Findley and what does she do? Why?
Throws boiling water on Mrs Lu as she's angry about her husband and son being forced to fight in the Vietnam War
What is the meso setting?
The Australian bush
Pick a symbol or motif and analyse its relevance in the text. What does it represent? What theme does it link to?
Teacher to decide on answer
Are Jasper and Charlie complete opposites? Justify your answer.
What is the macro setting? How does the macro setting impact the protagonist?
1960's Australia, Vietnam War, etc.
What is the difference between a symbol and a motif?
A symbol represents an object whereas a motif represents an idea or something more abstract.