Plot
What war does Tommo fight in?
World War One
Who does Tommo fall in love with?
Molly
What major theme is shown through Tommo and Charlie’s relationship?
Family/Loyalty/ Brotherhood
What technique is used when Tommo describes the guns as “monsters”?
Metaphor
Who narrates the story?
Tommo Peaceful.
What is the name of Tommo’s older brother?
Charlie Peaceful.
Which character is considered “different” but is kind and gentle?
Big Joe
What theme is explored through the soldiers’ suffering in the trenches?
War
What writing technique does Morpurgo use when Tommo remembers earlier events while in the trenches?
Flashback
Is the novel written in first person or third person?
First person
Why is Charlie punished by the army?
He disobeys orders and leaves his post to help Tommo.
What is the name of the French girl that Tommo liked?
Anna
How does the novel show injustice?
Charlie is unfairly executed even though he acted out of loyalty and compassion.
Why does Morpurgo use short sentences during battle scenes?
To create tension, panic, and excitement.
Why is the novel mainly set over one night?
Tommo is staying awake to spend his final hours with Charlie before the execution.
What happens to Tommo at the beginning of the novel that changes the family forever?
He accidentally causes the death of his father with the falling tree.
How does Charlie protect Tommo throughout the novel? Give one example.
He defends him from bullies, looks after him at school, and protects him in the army.
Which theme is shown through Big Joe’s love of singing and nature?
Peace
What is foreshadowed by the repeated references to death and darkness throughout the novel?
Charlie’s execution.
Conversation between two or more characters is known as what?
Dialogue
Charlie defies whose orders and as a result is court martialed?
Sergeant Hanley
What aspects of human nature does Big Joe represent in the novel?
Innocence, kindness, and the humanity that contrasts with the violence of war.
What farewell gift does Charlie give to Tommo?
His father's pocket watch.
When the author shows you different aspects (actions, clothing, work, accents etc. ) of the character to create them .....
Indirect characterisation
Where was Big Joe found when he went missing?
The bell tower