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How many substantial print texts need to be studied in Module B?
One
Jasper Jones
Jeffery personifies this theme through perseverance and his ability to look past those who put him down.
Courage.
What state was Silvey born in?
Western Australia
"around that is a thin layer of grime. It looks like a chalk outline of a murder."
Simile
What is Charlies greatest fear?
Insects
"Rip Van Winkle! The corpse has risen! So nice of you to join us".
Wesley Bucktin
The town of Corrigan is influenced greatly by things of the time such as the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement.
Racism.
How many books has Silvey written?
"like a snow-dome paperweight that's been shaken"
Simile
Who was Eric Edgar Cooke?
Was a prolific Australian serial killer who was hanged for his crimes, he was one of the last people in Australia to be executed.
"I hope you're feeling brave".
Jeffery Lu
Charlie has budding and building connections with most people in the story, that help him grow into the person who needs to be.
Friendship
What year was 'Jasper Jones' released in?
2009
"town of barnacles,", "a cluster of hard shells that suck themselves stuck and clench themselves shut and choose not to know about dying"
Metaphor
What was a coming-of-age moment for Charlie with his dad?
When his dad gave him unfettered access to his book collection.
"if you know the right people, if you get friendly enough... you're makin out like a bandit."
Jasper Jones
Jasper and Charlie grapple with the decisions they have to make, have the made the best choice.
Doing the right thing.
Name two similarities that Silvey has with his novel 'Jasper Jones'.
For example:
Was born in the same area the story was set.
Spent sometime picking fruit.
Avid reader.
His father was a teacher.
"Batman is the ultimate human. He is flawless, yet he is capable of being flawed"
Allusion
What is the significance of the Batman vs Superman conversation?
It draws parallels to Charlie and what he needs to do to overcome his fears.
"Oh, God. Charlie, that sounds like a nightmare!"
Eliza Wishart
Bildungsroman
Coming of Age
What advice does Silvey give to expiring writers?
To be patient and stubborn and driven.
The story of Gertrude Baniszewski and how she enlisted her family and the neighbours to assist in the torture and murder of a young girl.
Foreshadowing.