One Night

‘Goodnight Mr Tom’

How does William Beech’s character develop in the novel, ‘Goodnight Mr. Tom’? How does Magorian show these changes?

Introduction:

• Briefly explain what happens to William Beech’s character over the course of the novel.

Main:

• names: o Willie, Will and William.

• friendship: o Tom; o Zak.

• Hobbies and interests: o painting and drawing; o fishing.

• Experiences and achievements: o learning to read and write; o returning to his mother and later being ‘rescued’ by Tom; o reaction to his mother’s death; o reaction to Zak’s death; o learning to ride Zak’s bike.

Conclusion:

• Explain the most significant change in William Beech’s character. • Explain how the writer shows/creates these changes.

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‘Goodnight Mr Tom’

How does William Beech’s character develop in the novel, ‘Goodnight Mr. Tom’?

INTRODUCTION:
|Who is William Beech? |
|What happens to him in the story? |

MAIN:
|Names: |
|At the beginning of the story, William Beech’s name changes from Willie to Will or William.