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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives. ALL: Recall aspects of the context of the novel . (E/D) MOST: Explore character and theme in the novel. SOME: Make links between the novel and its context. . Read 106 - 107. Analyse the language used and answer the following question:

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Learning Objectives

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  1. Learning Objectives ALL: Recall aspects of the context of the novel. (E/D) MOST: Explore character and theme in the novel. SOME: Make links between the novel and its context.

  2. Read 106 - 107 Analyse the language used and answer the following question: • Everyone seems to be passing the blame. What does this suggest about society at the time? • Was John Andrew childlike and innocent? • What does his death suggest about Waugh’s view of society at the time?

  3. Read 107 – 110 Focus on the last paragraph of the section we have just read. Consider the value of John Andrew and the ironic statements made by Tony. Add to your character profile of Tony.

  4. Read 110 - 114 Consider the significance of the following quotations: • P.111 ‘under her fingers order grew out of chaos; she established sequence and precedence; the symbols before her became coherent, interrelated.’ (about Mrs Rattery. Students to consider what this say about women and men in society.) • p. 111-112. ‘it had nearly come to a solution that time, but for a six of diamonds out of place, and stubbornly congested patch at one corner, where nothing could be made to move. ‘It’s a heartbreaking game,’ she said.’

  5. Watch the film adaptation of A Handful of Dust from 38 minutes to 49 minutes.

  6. Read 116 - 119 Discuss Brenda’s reaction. Add to your character profile of Brenda, including quotations. Consider what Brenda’s behaviour shows about Waugh’s view of society at the time.

  7. Read 119 - 121 • Consider the harsh and ruthless comments of the other people in the community – gossiping. • Pick out one of the most outrageous comments.

  8. Read 121 - 123 • Make notes on Brenda and Tony’s relationship now and include quotations in their notes. • Consider the significance of the ‘troubled landscape’.

  9. Read 124 - 126 • Why does Waugh want the audience to feel empathy for Tony? • What does he represent in society?

  10. Watch the film adaptation of A Handful of Dust from 49 minutes to 1.05 hours.

  11. Read 129 – 131. Add to your mind maps for Appearance v’s Reality.

  12. Read 131-135. • Consider Waugh’s ironic mocking of the law systems in place. • What does this suggest to the reader about Waugh’s view of society?

  13. Read 135 – 147 • Make a note of the events that happen. • Consider the irony of the events. • What does this suggest to the reader about Waugh’s view of society?

  14. Watch the film adaptation of A Handful of Dust from 1.05 hours to 1.12 hours.

  15. Learning Objectives ALL: Recall aspects of the context of the novel. (E/D) MOST: Explore character and theme in the novel. SOME: Make links between the novel and its context.

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