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    novel “ Goodnight Mister Tom” the protagonist Willie experiences dramatic changes and exciting if not terrifying events throughout the course of the story. He discovers warmth and kindness unlike anything he has ever known. This love mainly comes from his adopted father Mister Tom and his friend Zach. Willie is overwhelmed at the diversity from his life in London. After being with them he becomes happier‚ healthier and learns to trust and feel secure in his new home‚ knowing that Mister Tom and his

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    Research- Goodnight mister tom The War itself When was the Second World War? 1939-1945 Who were the Allies? U.S.A‚ Great Britain (UK)‚ Russia‚ Canada‚ China‚ Australia and France‚ were major Allies. They were countries that opposed the Axis powers. Who were the Axis powers? The Axis Powers consisted primarily of Germany‚ Italy‚ and Japan. Who was King of England? King George VI Who was the British Prime Minister? Neville Chamberlain was the Prime Minister at the start of the war however he resigned

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    Goodnight Mister Tom Theme: Growing Growing is a central theme in Michelle Magorian’s Goodnight Mister Tom. The main character William “Will” Beech grows in many ways including he grows physically‚ he grows with his knowledge‚ and he grows in terms of his abilities. William grows physically. For example‚ at the beginning of the book‚ William is described as ‘sickly and pale with limp sandy hair and dull grey eyes.’ He also has the height and is as tall as a six year old‚ as seen when he stands

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    Goodnight Mister Tom Goodnight Mr Tom is a novel by Michelle Magorian. It follows a young boy‚ William Beech‚ who is evacuated from London during the blitz of World War 2‚ and put into the car of Tom Oakley‚ an elderly recluse. Thanks to Tom‚ William Beech is able to experience a new life and loving care. Two musicals based on the book have been written and a film has been made. There is also a new play of goodnight Mr Tom‚ adapted for the stage by national children’s dramatist David Wood‚

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    Goodnight Mister Tom Character work 1. Mr. Tom Oakley has been a cross recluse for years. What has caused him to be that way? Do recluses usually have a reason for their behaviour? In my opinion‚ the main reason about Mr. Tom’s reclusive behaviour revolves around the death of his wife Rachel and his young son. The loss greatly influenced him‚ resulting in him feeling sad and confused about the meaning of life‚ and he became known not to participate in community activities. Mr. Tom is described

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    Oakley‚ a widower in his sixties who lives in the village of Little Weirwold. The boy is thinly clad‚ underfed and covered with painful bruises‚ and believing he is full of sin‚ a result of his upbringing by his domineering‚ God-fearing mother. "Mister Tom"‚ as Willie christens his new guardian‚ is reclusive and bad-tempered‚ and as such is avoided by the community. Willie lives with him as his Mother wants him to live with someone who is either very religious or lives next to a Church. Though initially

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    Goodnight Mr. Tom  Mr. Tom: He is a bit gruff‚ but caring in the end. He is mostly a loner but opens his heart‚ when Willie arrives. William Beech: Scared‚ abused child who comes to stay with Mr. Tom during the war and later finds out the true feeling of family. Afraid of the belt. George: A friend of Will’s at Little Weirwold. Carrie: A friend of Willie‚ who is fiercely independent and later goes on to attend high school. Zack: An outgoing‚ funloving boy who is also an evacuee from

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    goodnight In ‘’ Goodnight mister Tom ‘’ a fictional novel by Michelle Magorian‚ there are many events‚ circumstances and influential people that prompt change in the main character. These changes can be seen through the development of William Beech‚ the protagonist in the novel. Willie changes from a shy‚ timid‚ fearful boy to a confident sociable and mature young man. Willies growth is prompted by certain situations such as the World War II emerging in Great Britain‚ Willie living with mister

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    Goodnight Mr.Tom Comparing The Book And The Film In my opinion the book and movie are more different rather than similar. I prefer the book more than the movie because it is more descriptive and exciting. Normally some people read the book first before the movie so they can understand it and I am sometimes like that. The movie is kind of confusing because it skips important parts and mixes the character profiles a bit. Another reason I like the book better is because in the book you can read people’s

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    In the essay‚ I have to describe and explain the character that I liked and disliked in the text and a response to both parts of the question. The title of the novel is called “Goodnight Mr Tom” by “Michelle Magorian”. The character I liked in the novel the most is Willie. This young boy came from the city side where he is treated harshly by his parents. This “thin and sick-looking pale with limy sandy hair” boy is called Willie in the novel‚ which he was evacuated out of the city from the causes

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