THE STORY OF TOM BRENNAN J.C. Burke TEACHING SUPPORT KIT by Joy Bloumis B.A. B.Ed. M.P.C.A 1 THE STORY OF TOM BRENNAN Teaching Support Kit CONTENTS Notes on the author Synopsis Genre‚ structure and style Background notes on alcohol abuse Chapter summaries Themes‚ motifs and symbols Character analysis Quotations General discussion questions and activities Essay questions Oral assignments Short written responses Extension work Appendix: How to plan a text response 3 4 5 6 7 17 22 26
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Thesis Statement: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is Mark Twain’s best novel because of its use of satire‚ imagery and symbolism. Tom Sawyer‚ the main character of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer‚ written by Mark Twain is an average boy who is bored with his cultured life and escapes these constraints by pulling pranks to other people. He is presented as a realistic and convincing boy. He is kind and loving‚ but also cruel‚ stupid and insincere. Tom’s
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This story‚ told by Washington Irving‚ was about a greedy man who made a deal with The Devil for money. The characters are Tom Walker‚ his wife‚ the narrator‚ Old Scratch (the devil incarnate)‚ and Governor Belcher (governor of the colony) are the main characters. Washington Irving used this story to reflect how selfish and greedy people were in New England in the 1720’s. The people were willing to do anything just to be rich. The story didn’t necessarily shape the time period he lived in; the story
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Related text for The Story of Tom Brennan Curriculum Link: Into the World-Module C Themes in this unit of work: Growing up‚ life’s journey‚ transition‚ change‚ catalysts Developing relationships: family‚ friends‚ intimate Themes explored in the novel ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’: * Responsibility * Dealing with consequences * Fear * Drink driving and its effect on families and communities * Family relationships * Dealing with crisis * Friendship * Understanding
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Why Tom Is Unhappy and‚ Eventually‚ Leaves In the play‚ The Glass Menagerie‚ the main character Tom Wingfield lives with his mother Amanda and his sister Laura. Tom’s father abandoned the family many years ago‚ leaving them without a provider‚ thus causing his son Tom to become the main source to support for the family. Tom works at a warehouse and has for many years‚ but the job is unappealing to him. He craves adventure and wants to follow his dreams to become a writer. However‚ his mother does
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that it is difficult for readers to feel anything but contempt for Tom Buchanan? 21Marks We are first introduced to Tom Buchanan as Nick comments on his enormous wealth‚ ’various physical accomplishments’ ‚ and that he was a ’national figure in a way’. What stands out about this first introduction is the first thing Nick comments on is his ’various physical accomplishments’; the use of the word ’physical’ gives the impression that Tom is a man who is fit and very physical. Furthermore‚ his ’various’
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and Tom Walker” Questions Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (18 points) 1. Who is the author of “The Devil and Tom Walker”? washington irving 2. What is the setting of the story? boston Massachusetts country side 3. Whose treasure is buried in the woods? Deacon Peabody 4. Why didn’t this person come back and get his treasure? He was under the influnece of the devil 5. What do you think the word miserly means? being shady 6. What did Tom Walker
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class; ‘The Story of Tom Brennon’ by JC Bourke which is a story told through the eyes of 17 year old Tom Brennon. He has to encounter new experiences due to a horrific car accident his brother Daniel caused‚ killing two and paralyzing his cousin. The whole family suffers as they are forced from their hometown of Mumbilly due to society’s reaction to the death of their loved ones. This is hard on the whole family as they were so loving and devoted to their home town‚ especially Tom who was exceptionally
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In “The Real Right Thing” by Henry James‚ published in 1899‚ Mrs. Doyne is introduced as the widow of the late Ashton Doyne and after his death (“but three months after”)‚ she wastes no time in approaching a friend of her deceased husband‚ George Withermore‚ to manufacture a biography of his life manipulated in a brighter light. In my opinion‚ there is a difference between the better side of a person’s character and the “real right thing” and they are both often times misconstrued as better and more
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Module C – Into the World ‘The Story of Tom Brennan’ & ‘The Door’ (related text) The different pathways used by an individual when moving “into the world” are always framed by the societal context in which they exist. These pathways provide opportunities for the protagonist to experience a wide variety of growth and change. The process of moving away from the past and entering a new world is a complex one that involves sacrifice‚ change and a sense of unknown. The protagonist can be both willing
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