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Question 1: The Vietnam War isin its early stages (historically).How does the war become areality forCorrigan? Give atleast three examplesfrom the text. (Hist/Soc context, plot, Characters)

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Question 1: The Vietnam War isin its early stages (historically).How does the war become areality forCorrigan? Give atleast three examplesfrom the text. (Hist/Soc context, plot, Characters)

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Answer: [response needed]

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Example 1: The War becomes a reality when we see Jeffrey being called racist names like "Cong," by one of the boys in the cricket team. This is a good example of how The war becomes a reality in Corrigan as this language and racism towards Jeffrey is accepted and is not seen as a bad [relate to a sub theme] thing. At this point in time, many troops from Australia were forced to go to war in Vietnam and a lot of the troops came from Corrigan. This shows that because Jeffrey is Vietnamese he is seen as the enemy so everyone sees this as an opportunity to put all the blame on the only Vietnamese family in all of Corrigan.

Response by TG

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Example 2:
Because of the War in Vietnam the prejudice that all Vietnamese face in Australia [Corrigan] is massive [vocab - too informal]. Although no one in the town was directly fighting the Lu family they faced massive amounts of injustice and prejudice simply because of their race and ethnicity and are seen as the 'Bad guys' within the town.
Response by
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Example 3:
Charlie ponders about what happened to Jeffreys family and whether or not he would care so much they weren't related to Jeffrey. This awakens Corrigan the the fact that the war can effect anyone and that its not something to take lightly. However minimal respect and appreciation for Jeffrey is shown after the people blame the Lu family for taking the peoples jobs and money.

* for each response - please insert a direct quote/example (page no.) to strengthen your response - include page number for reference

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Question 1: The Vietnam War is in its early stages (historically). How does the war become a reality for Corrigan? Give at least three examplesfrom the text. (Hist/Soc context, plot, Characters)

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Question 1: The Vietnam War is in its early stages (historically). How does the war become a reality for Corrigan? Give at least three examplesfrom the text. (Hist/Soc context, plot, Characters)

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Answer: [response needed]

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Example 1: The War becomes a reality when we see Jeffrey being called racist names like "Cong," by one of the boys in the cricket team. This is a good example of how The war becomes a reality in Corrigan as this language and racism towards Jeffrey is accepted and is not seen as a bad [relate to a sub theme] thing. At this point in time, many troops from Australia were forced to go to war in Vietnam and a lot of the troops came from Corrigan. This shows that because Jeffrey is Vietnamese he is seen as the enemy so everyone sees this as an opportunity to put all the blame on the only Vietnamese family in all of Corrigan.

Response by TG

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Example 2:
Because of the War in Vietnam the prejudice that all Vietnamese face in Australia [Corrigan] is massive [vocab - too informal]. Although no one in the town was directly fighting the Lu family they faced massive amounts of injustice and prejudice simply because of their race and ethnicity and are seen as the 'Bad guys' within the town.
Response by
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Example 3:
Charlie ponders about what happened to Jeffreys family and whether or not he would care so much they weren't related to Jeffrey. This awakens Corrigan the the fact that the war can effect anyone and that its not something to take lightly. However minimal respect and appreciation for Jeffrey is shown after the people blame the Lu family for taking the peoples jobs and money.

* for each response - please insert a direct quote/example (page no.) to strengthen your response - include page number for reference

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Question 5) Explain why the author joined the words 'thisiswhathappened', 'whathadjusthappened' and 'that'swhatjusthappened' between pages 229 and 341

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Question 5) Explain why the author joined the words 'thisiswhathappened', 'whathadjusthappened' and 'that'swhatjusthappened' between pages 229 and 341

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The author Silvey deliberately joins up the words “Thisiswhathappened”,  “Whathadjusthappened” and "that'swhatjusthappened"to reflect Charlie’s emotions and feelings. He’s mentally and emotionally sauced confused with what had just happened, that is finding out the truth about Laura's death, and is so upset that he can’t say the words to the reader properly, but instead says them quickly to join his feelings together. He is also panicked, bursting because of the weight in stomach of responsibility and culpability. H dis also freed of the weight in his stomach, he has a feeling of atonemnet afterwards.
Themes: responsibility and culpability, atonement
ZP & JG

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Question 2: How did the myth of Jack Lionel being a "madman" begin? Why does the audience just find out?

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Question 2: How did the myth of Jack Lionel being a "madman" begin? Why does the audience just find out?

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Jack Lionel 'madman' myth began when Jaspers mum was killed in a car crash and Lionel was then blamed for the accident which then resulted in the rumours of Jack Lionel being “mad” and the over time the rumours became worse over time.  A reason why the audience only find out now is because it creates a sense of question as to who he really is and then creates a sense of fear to "mad jacks" name.

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'Mad' Jack Lionel is a legendary resident of Corrigan who supposedly killed a woman years ago, Mad Jack Lionel is greatly feared by the teens and children of the town. As it's a common test of courage to steal peach pits from the tree on his property. This is shown through pier pressure and not the called names. This only encouraged the thoughtless and considered courageous effort at grabbing the peach pits. This only grew the fear hungering and The reason why the audience only finds out now was to create mystery in the earlier parts of the novel so that once the truth came out, it seemed more surprising.
Dan H

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Question 3: Charlie catches his mother in a car with a strange man . Are you surprised? Can you recall any hints from throughout the novel that she may be having an affair? What effect does this have on Charlie? How does it contribute to his increasingly mature understanding of adults, and their motives? 

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Question 3: Charlie catches his mother in a car with a strange man . Are you surprised? Can you recall any hints from throughout the novel that she may be having an affair? What effect does this have on Charlie? How does it contribute to his increasingly mature understanding of adults, and their motives? 

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No It isn't a surprise to me because earlier in the novel, after sneaking out with Jasper, Charlie sees his mother return home in the mustard car of someone unknown. There are numerous signs that show Charlie’s mother is unhappy in Corrigian and with her marriage. These include when Charlie says early on about how his mother visits the city more regularly then she used too. He also mentions hamilton that she has recently become harsh or hard on him, and that there is no longer any warmth hidden inside. When Charlie discovers the affair he is angry and disappointed with his mother. "I am so ashamed. Not only because she's drunk and barefoot, and not just because I've caught her fooling around with this fat only bastard...but because all of this has unfolded in front of Eliza Wishart."
OG and MD

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Q4. What secrets are revealed when Eliza and Charlie visit the glade

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Q4. What secrets are revealed when Eliza and Charlie visit the glade

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Eliza begins by saying " We need to tell each other things." This is added to by Eliza saying that Laura had written a letter describing that she had been in love with Jasper Jones. Eliza then reveals that she killed Laura. Eliza takes responsibility of this event just like Charlie has been taking responsibility for the actions that are happening in the town. Eliza also found out that her father has been drunckely abusing Laura since she was a child. Eliza saw her father rape Laura. After the incident Eliza did not comfort Laura as she was afraid and unsure of what to do.

Theme: Culpability and responsibility

Response by C.V and J.O'

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Question 1: The author
continues to make use of similes, clichés, metaphors and puns.
Find two examples of
each
in the pages (278 – 290)
how effective
are they?

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Question 1: The author
continues to make use of similes, clichés, metaphors and puns.
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each
in the pages (278 – 290)
how effective
are they?

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For each examples state the page hand how effective are they to the audience?

Example 1:
Silvey implements a variety of devices in his dialogue which strongly expresses the thoughts of the character(s).                                                                                  Simile - "It's like I'm talking a different language." "He stands and rears back like a javelin thrower."                                                  Cliches - "It must be nice to have a horse like me in your stable." "You're a very strange little man."                                             Metaphors - "It must be nice to have a horse like me in your stable." "Because you know that Jeffery Lu is standing in the path of tyranny."                                                                                                                                      Puns - "He introduced it... Jeffery Lu is going to make it famous." "A strike like that wouldn't even cause noticeable discomfort to a newborn rabbit with some kind of brittle-bone disease."
RH & TB

Example 2:
Silvey implements a numerous amount of similes, puns, cliches and metaphors in his dialogue and story which successfully expresses the thoughts of Charlie as well as the perceptions of young teenagers in a small minded society such as Corrigan. The puns that Charlie and Jeffrey use show the humour in their relationship and highlights the light of youth in a dark town of adults. Some of these puns include: when Charlie and Jeffrey have a spitting contest and Jeffrey fails in one of his attempts. Charlie responds by stating ''it appears you've been pipped''. Similarly, when the two go back and fourth talking about mermaids, they use the cliche way pirates talk with words such as ''yaaaarrrr'' and ''haarrd''. The use of similes and metaphors that are used mainly in Charlie's narration and thoughts create imagery for the the reader and also place an emphasis on the actions of the protagonist and the way his thoughts and perceptions of the world mature. Some examples of these similes include; when Charlie is  playing cricket with Jeffrey and he describes his attempt at catching the ball ''like a bear snatching a salmon''. Also Charlie calls Jeffrey an ''erupting volcano of stupidity'', a metaphor which further highlights the humour and chemistry between two young friends of different races, something that would never happen with the adults in Corrigan.
Response by Peter and Mitch
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Question 1: Source 2 - Anti-Vietnam Protest, Sydney 1965

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Question 1: Source 2 - Anti-Vietnam Protest, Sydney 1965

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In this image, protesters against the use of Australian troops in Vietnam clashed with police during a US state visit.

In what ways is this image a reflection of actions against the Lu family in Jasper Jones?

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Question 1: Source A - Newspaper Campaign against Communist Aggression run by the Liberal Government in 1966

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Question 1: Source A - Newspaper Campaign against Communist Aggression run by the Liberal Government in 1966

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How does this relate to the sentiment and values displayed in the Silveys perception of Australian values in Corrigan?

How might members of Corrigan  justify the actions of town folk against An Lu justified?

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Question 4. The attack on An Lu’s garden, and on him raises some issues: 

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Question 4. The attack on An Lu’s garden, and on him raises some issues: 

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a.       Why did the men call him a ‘red rat’? (267)
The story [attack on An Lu's garden] shows ties into the social and historical a of the 1960’s [prejudice against communists] when the men who attack an Lu and his garden call him a ''red rat''. The phrase refers to communist influence in Vietnam [and the integration of foreign workers into Australia]. During the period of time the Vietnam war sent many Australian and American soldiers to fighting. The war was between communist ideologies and western ideologies. The west [talk specifically to the setting of Corrigan here] often looked for the Vietnamese to blame and target [why? use examples]. The term [symbolism] of red is a means of putting a negative stance on communist values. The term ''rat'' refers [represents the perception of An Lu] to the spreading of disease and an infestation to society. This phrase dehumanizes An Lu and [acts as a justification for senseless destruction] scapegoats Jeffrey's dad who is of Vietnamese decent. This  attack on Jeffrey's dad was Corrigan's western, small town values scapegoating someone of Vietnamese decent.

*TC - great answer, another point of interest/discussion is the extensive range and grandeur of An Lu's garden and its value to the community irrespective of race and beliefs. - this ties into the community attempting to build the garden later, and is also juxtaposed with Jeffery Lu's sense of heightened accomplishment from the days cricket.
Note: The reader is shown the reality of race and ethnicity, and the difficulties for minorities within the town of Corrigan

- This can be seen as an appropriate use of violence as it is against a Vietnamese person in this case Jeffry's mother, just because lives are being taken away in the war the people think it is ok to blame and act violently towards the Lu's.
- justice is self serving
- In To Kill A Mockingbird guns and shooting is the use of violence

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b.      Why did the attack occur, just after Jeffrey’s success on the cricket field? What effect does this have on the audience?
The attack occurred just after the cricket match because those people who engaged in the attack might of been jealous [less about the player - more about the acceptance of 'red rats' in the town] and don't approve of a new player with a different ethnicity winning the game and being in the limelight. Small town values are present here also as majority of the town would of gone to watch the cricket match so everyone knows about what occurred.
- TC : The reader is asked to question whether any sense of harmony or justice can exist in a town such as Corrigan.

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c.       How do you account for some townsmen attacking but other neighbours intervening to help An Lu?
The townsmen don't know [care?] about who An Lu actually is and just assume that she is a communist. However the [close] neighbours actually know [value] who An Lu is and are aware that she is not a communist, she just has Vietnamese background and the townsmen are looking for someone to blame for the Vietnam war as their jobs at the factory had been taken. The theme of morality and ethics is shown here as they are extremely different throughout Corrigan as An Lu's neighbours are extremely empathetic and want to help her, whilst the townspeople just want to blame someone for their problems.
TC-  Need to tie into a theme from above to structure your response using evidence/examples to show fuller understanding
- use characters specifically, and comment on the encounter with An Lu, who is involved and what is their view - what does it tell us of the town morals and ethics?
MF

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Question 3: What are some of the ways in which the author creates humour immediately after the cricket match and during the car ride home?  

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Question 3: What are some of the ways in which the author creates humour immediately after the cricket match and during the car ride home?  

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Silvery creates humour immediately after the cricket match and during the car ride home through a game of 'would you rather' and the adult/ childish behaviour of one of the 'would you rather's' which was asking if you would rather want a hat made of spiders or penises as fingers which shows the adult/childish behaviour of the characters. then the banter between Charlie and Jeffrey, for Charlie kissing Eliza and we can see this from Jeffrey repeating "sassytime". It then follows by Charlie's dad winking at him after seeing him Eliza.

TC - Well done, are there any other instances? - provide an example of what the 'would you rather' pertains to- what does this tell us of our protagonist at this time [think maturity/friendship/escape]?

W.G, M.W, Y.B

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Question 2: How does the author create a sense of tension during Jeffrey’s first cricket match, even when readers might not know or understand the game?  

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Question 2: How does the author create a sense of tension during Jeffrey’s first cricket match, even when readers might not know or understand the game?  

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Silvey creates a sense of tension by using Jeffery's excitement, which is coupled with the amount of fanfare around the game and the unusually large sense of importance in the match [great work here], which Charlie and Jeffery discuss during the match. Silvey provides short sentences for suspense. E.g "Everyone is watching. The world has stopped for this moment. This would be the greatest catch of all time. My heart is in my mouth. It don’t know if he can make it. The ball arcs and descends."

A sense of tension is also created prior to the match, with a speech by one of the Shire's council men, this is very uncommon with usally only the captain or coach of a team addressing the players.[how does this help the reader - who is unfamilar with cricket?].

A sense of tension is also created by Warwick Trent's reactions after Jeffery drops the catch, tensions is also created by Jeffery constantly saying that a chance will come, this would be a chance for Jeffrey to prove himself in the team and the town of Corrigan in general.[what is special about this 'catch' and the response? need more detail here lads]. It is also created by the crowd, and their cheer and moans thoughout Corrigan's run chase, which get more regular as the game grows tighter and tighter.[when and why do these happen]. JG ZP RH TB

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Question 1: How appropriate is the 'simile' used
for
Charlie’s mother
‘who looked
like a snake poised to
strike’? (211) What impression does the
reader have of
Ruth Bucktin by now? (character/language device/symbol)

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Question 1: How appropriate is the 'simile' used
for
Charlie’s mother
‘who looked
like a snake poised to
strike’? (211) What impression does the
reader have of
Ruth Bucktin by now? (character/language device/symbol)

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The simile is appropriate to represent Charlie's mother. Ruth is more concerned with the appearance of normality [TC- as with her association no the CWA ], she puts a tremendous amount of effort into appearing decent towards the community. Charlie resents Ruth for her strict behaviour, although Wesley teaches him to act diplomatically when around her [good]. The simile represents her aggressive stance towards both Charlie and Wesley whenever she is not concerned about the appearance. [TC - unfinished, consider what her motivation is? Where she comes from? Who's interests are at hand? ]

TC - excellent work gents. There is also a sense of foreshadowing here as his mother, until this point a firm hand of authority, is highlighted as a person able to inflict malice on those closest to her.

Appearance. TB,ZP,RH,JG

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* Activity: Socratic bank/tailoring
*ClassReview and edit

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Question 2: Jasper is mercilessly beaten by both the police sergeant
and
Laura’s father, the
Shire
president, much to Charlie’s
shock (179).  (theme)

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Question 2: Jasper is mercilessly beaten by both the police sergeant
and
Laura’s father, the
Shire
president, much to Charlie’s
shock (179).  (theme)

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a) What does this reveal to Charlie about the world of adults? (setting, character)

Jasper getting beaten by both the police sergeant and Laura’s father, the Shire president shocks Charlie. This ultimately reveals how ruthless and cruel the world can be. It also shows how it’s acceptable for people considered ‘in the wrong,’ to be punished and how figures such as Laura’s dad, who is seen as a man of the law and authority, is able to ‘get away,’ with certain crimes. This is evident when Jasper is being beaten by the Sheriff and the Shire president not only observes but joins in.

* importantly here you need to frame this response under the sub-theme of law and legality ie. SHERIFF= law and SHIRE PRES. = Authority/Legality

Response by J.O'B.

b) How does it contribute to the readers understanding of his character? (Use author and/or theme, and include some evidence from the text to respond to this question)

This event contributes to the understanding of Charlie's character as it shows his increasing level of maturity, being able to understand how the power of justice can be misused or exploited.

TC- please refer specifically to what about the evidence signifies an increased level of maturity??

Response by J.O'B.

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Note: Although Charlie has a keen sense of adults as role models and authority figures using his limited experience, literature and home life - he is forced to reconsider the town of Corrigan in these chapters.

WU: Student responses in circles
WC: Class discussion
CL: Allocate Q's

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Charlie confronts his sense of culpability (guilt - hiding Laura’s body) and responsibility (duty to help - secret with Jasper) in a constant disarray

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Question 3: ‘He should have been a lawyer like Atticus Finch. But he’d
have
to
stand up for something
then.’ (136) What does this statement reveal about Charlie’s attitude towards his father?

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Question 3: ‘He should have been a lawyer like Atticus Finch. But he’d
have
to
stand up for something
then.’ (136) What does this statement reveal about Charlie’s attitude towards his father?

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Charlie realises that his father could of been something better, due to his qualities and language skills. He almost seems disappointed as his father could of been someone great, someone like Atticus Finch whose respectful qualities make him a role model. Instead he's a english teacher at a school. Charlie also sees his father as a coward, since he doesn't stand up for himself, as his wife is in charge of the house and no one questions her.
(Wants him to do something) (Devalues him ---> has no use / helpless)
RH

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Question 2: What is the narrative purpose of the stories about
Eric Edgar Cooke and Sylvia Likens (105 –

113) in the story?

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Question 2: What is the narrative purpose of the stories about
Eric Edgar Cooke and Sylvia Likens (105 –

113) in the story?

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Edgar Cooke : The purpose of the stories in my eyes is to put a bit of spin on the story by changing Charlie's frame of mind and the story of Eric Edgar Cooke and how his life was similar to Jasper Jones' and how it caused Cooke to kill and Charlie thinks about Jasper and starts to think maybe Jasper killed Laura Wishart, it also makes Charlie question his morals and ethics.
OG

Sylvia Likens

She was tortured to death by Gertrude Baniszewski, Baniszewski's children, and other young people from their neighbourhood. Charlie refers to this story as he reflects on the way Laura Wishart was treated by her father and how Justice is hardly ever served in the town of Corrigan
ZP

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Question 1:Why would the
author include these people? How does this
help the audience understand
Charlie and the historical context of the
story?

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Question 1:Why would the
author include these people? How does this
help the audience understand
Charlie and the historical context of the
story?

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Question 6: 1Comment on some of
the imagery
used by Silvey on page 30
to
explain the turmoil that
Charlie is now experiencing.

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Question 6: 1Comment on some of
the imagery
used by Silvey on page 30
to
explain the turmoil that
Charlie is now experiencing.

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Silvey uses Imagery to engage his readers to contrast the actions of Jasper and Charlie following their act to drown Laura's body. Charlie comments on Charlie as being “like a snow-dome paper weight that’s been shaken”, observing that he has weathered such public perception and is 'unshaken' despite the chaos. Only Charlie sees himself caught in the “blizzard in his [my] bubble”, expressing his lack of ability to stop amidst the event taking place.

Silvey deliberately employs imagery to present a sense of turmoil as Charlie confronts his sense of culpability (guilt - hiding Laura’s body) and responsibility (duty to help - secret with Jasper) in a constant disarray. The author accurately further portrays Charlie timidity and innocent under duress. This is clear when Charlie omits he feels 'out of place', and needs ‘crawl’ (struggle) out of his ‘eggshell’ (fragile state and emerge (grow/mature), as he and does not have the ‘luxury of choosing the right time” (25)

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The slow maturation of Charlie begins to bridge into the world of adults and their actions.

Silvey allows his reader to engage with Charlie's propensity to examine the world around him. His application of literary and performing figures, illustrates his ability to cope and grow outside the safe home environment which no longer exists from previous chapters.

Note: The literary figures/symbols are now actual people and real life examples of good/right and bad/wrong (morals and ethics)
* Good - qualities of celebrity/real people
* Bad - capabilities of evil/prejudice and what drives people with misplaced morals and ethics
(this will later come into fruition with the true story of Laura Wishart)

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Atticus Finch

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Norman Kingsley Mailer was an American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, film-maker, actor and political activist. His most well known novel, The Naked and the Dead was published in 1948.

-Author needed

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Audrey Hepburn was a British actor who was most prominent in Hollywood's golden age, she is most famous for her role in 'weekend at Tiffany's'. Most of her later life was spend volunteering for UNICHF. She was also a UNICHF goodwill ambassador and was well known for her kindness and willingness to volunteering in the poorest communities of Africa, South Africa and Asia.
-JG

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Jack Dempsey - Was an American professional boxer who became a cultural icon of the 1920s. He displayed a level of sportsmanship perhaps unrivaled in the history of the notoriously violent sport. Half-dazed and heartbroken after his loss to Tunney in the controversial "long count" match, Dempsey offered his opponent nothing but his earnest congratulations. "Lead me out there," he said to his trainer because he could not walk straight. "I want to shake his hand." Known for his ruthless, unbridled violence in a prizefight, Dempsey was renowned for his warmth, kindness and generosity outside of the ring. T.B

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Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn was an Australian born actor who achieved fame in Hollywood after 1935. He was known for his romantic swashbuckler roles in Hollywood films, and became an American citizen in 1942.
-RH

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Question 4: A feature of Silvey’s narrative
style
is his use of similes.
Find three from this chapter
an comment of
the impact and effectiveness of each.

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Question 4: A feature of Silvey’s narrative
style
is his use of similes.
Find three from this chapter
an comment of
the impact and effectiveness of each.

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a) Simile + Page:
b) Impact and effectiveness on the audience:
"As though it is spilling state secrets." Pg 59 said by Charlie. This is seen as if Jeffrey is so focused on listening to the cricket its like it was the most important of all things.

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a) "I shed my skin like a snake" pg. 54 said by Charlie

b) This is said when Charlie wakes the next morning after finding Laura's body hanging from the tree and he also relates it to the sweat outline of his body on the bed as if it's like the chalk line from a dead body at a crime scene.
WG

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3:
a)"I Hoist myself up and hold, like i'm on a pommel horse"
b) This is said when Jasper has come to get Charlie from his house, Charlie says this as he is climbing through his bedroom window to get out of his house. A pommel horse is the long log looking device used in gymnastics. This [Silvey] gives us the idea and vision of Charlie holding himself up between the legs as he straddles to get over the window ledge...
JS
4:
a) "Jeffery is ushering me out the door like we're fleeing a fire"
b) The connection is made between Jeffery hurring Charlie to leave the house with him to go play cricket and with fleeing fire where ovbiouly there is some sort of urgency. Meaning that Jeffery was in a hurry or mater of urgancy to leave his house with Charlie.
JS

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Question 3: Charlie ponders the
inconsistencies of racism (77 – 80). How would you explain the
different attitudes that
people have towards
Jeffrey and Jasper? (social and historical/theme)

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Question 3: Charlie ponders the
inconsistencies of racism (77 – 80). How would you explain the
different attitudes that
people have towards
Jeffrey and Jasper? (social and historical/theme)

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a) Attitudes towards Jasper (indigenous Australian)
Degrading Jeffry because of his race is is acceptable in the town for example when the cricket team bullies him and the coach just lets it occur, also they feel the need to humiliate Jeffry, this is shown when Jeffry tries to sneak in for a bowl and the batter will try to hit it as far as they can just because Jeffry is bowling and if they miss they will pick up the ball and hit it as far as they can. It is intense also they call Jeffry a 'cong' and blame him for what's going on in the Vietnamese War.
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b) Attitudes towards Jeffery(Vietnamese heritage)
Although he is blamed for all the wrong doings of the prejudice corrupt town of corrigan, Jasper is known as being ''strong as a bull'' as well as a good player on the football field. As a result, the town and their children respect him and ''barrack for him like he was one of their own''. The attitudes and injustice of the town is highlighted as they quickly change from scapegoating an innocent indigenous boy to supporting him over the period of a football game.
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c) Explain  how these attitudes differ between these two characters in Corrigan.
These attitudes differ because the racism and discrimination against Jeffry is accepted or allowed to happen in the town of Corrigan and they have a very silly reason to be racist but Jasper is unknown nobody knows who he really is so they just assume that he does that bad things that happen in the town just because he is a 'half-cast' they blame it on him when they don't have any knowledge of what Jasper Jones is like on the inside.

* is jasper somewhat respected regardless of his race/ethnicity?
OG

Although the attitudes between Jasper Jones and Jeffrey Lu are similar in the way they are scapegoated, they diverge when looking at how they are directly treated. Jasper, a half aboriginal outcast in the town of Corrigan, and Jeffrey, the protagonists Vietnamese friend who is constantly bullied and harassed, draw similarities in the town's attitudes towards them, but ultimately diverge when looking at how they're individually treated. Specifically, jasper is known as being ''strong as a bull'' as well as a good player on the football field. As a result, the town and their children respect him and ''barrack for him like he was one of their own''. Contrary to this is the way Jeffrey is treated on the cricket field. Like jasper, Jeffrey is good at his respective sport, but unlike jasper, he is small and barely plays with the others. For example, the other cricketers made Jeffrey run for the ball after they smash it out of the nets. Along with the racist phrases such as ''cong'' and ''ah me so solly'' as well as exclusion from the other boys, the coach of the team sits back and let's it happens, which almost a encourages it. Silvey uses this minor character as what an adult shouldn't do. It can be argued that silvey uses this character to compare to the moral examples, including Atticus finch and biblical Solomon, mentioned by Charlie in order to highlight the injustice of the town as and evidently the country. Ultimately, both Jasper and Jeffrey are subjects of racism, but are treated to different attitudes on the sports field.
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Question 2: Jeffrey and Charlie
discuss the differences between Superman and Batman extensively.

(66-71)a. What qualities do each superhero have? (literary device)

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Question 2: Jeffrey and Charlie
discuss the differences between Superman and Batman extensively.

(66-71)a. What qualities do each superhero have? (literary device)

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a) Superman qualities (From text)
They also argue about the characteristics of superman, being the inventor of courage and that he does not fear anything, he is immortal.

b) Do they reflect Charlie or Jeffery? How?

c)What is the purpose of such an allusion to the text?

* need a complete answer, include evidence from text (direct quotes/text)
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a) Batman qualities (from text)
They argue that batman is not a true superhero after he does not withhold any superpowers and is not super, however Batman is the ultimate human, he is flawless,  yet he is capable of being flawed.’ Charlie claims 'He doesn't need superpowers' to be a super hero and requires courage as he is not immortal.
MW

Comment: Batman is a vigilante meaning he takes the law into his own hands, similarly to how Charlie and Jasper do so by hiding Laura's body in order to find the true culprit. J.O'B.

b) Do they reflect Charlie or Jeffery?
This reflects Charlie's coming to terms with the sense of justice, and his journey to seek out prejudice and rectify wrongdoing within the community of Gotham...I mean Corrigan. Batman definitely reflects Charlie as when Jeffrey bowls to the racists in the nets, Charlie stands back knowing he will suffer if he did not.

c)What is the purpose of such an allusion to the text?
Like Charlie , Batman is a vigilantly, he operates outside of the law, and in anonymity. Even though his actions have real world consequences, good or bad, in the end they are still his actions. He is stuck in a world, as a mortal acting out justice through his own lens, for what seems, the benefit of Corrigan as a whole. (TC - in regards to discussion)

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Question 1: What do we learn of Charlie’s parents between pages 55 and
59? How would you describe
the different relationships
in
this family? What evidence do you have for you assertions? (character/setting) 

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Question 1: What do we learn of Charlie’s parents between pages 55 and
59? How would you describe
the different relationships
in
this family? What evidence do you have for you assertions? (character/setting) 

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Describe the different relationships:

Between the pages 55 and 59 we learn that Charlie’s parents are superficial liars that cover up there own insecurities. Evidence of these assertions can be noted when Charlie states, ‘They lie about things that don't even matter. Like my dad with his comb-over, or my mum with her russet hair dye.’

Response by J.O'B.

List Evidence for assertions:

‘They lie about things that don't even matter. Like my dad with his comb-over, or my mum with her russet hair dye.’

These assertions is unclear but signifies a link between his family (parents) and with the community (Corrigan). It is vague at this stage as we are unclear of motivations to do either these actions. Is it to 'fit-it' or present 'imperfection' in a certain manner. H

It later becomes clear his mother is not perfect, in fact she is far from and no amount of 'dye' will save her; whilst her father is not ashamed of his hair and keeps it for the marriage and partnership. (TC)

Response by J.O'B.

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In this chapter, Silvey encourages his audience to strip the absolute innocence from Charlie, as he questions the world around him. Charlie looks to the 'perceptions' and 'prejudice'. It could also be argues that the relationship with Jeffery becomes somewhat of a new safe zone, providing a sense of consistency that will flow through the novel.

Note: The literary features/symbols here are cartoons/comics

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Question 5: 'We owe her the truth.’ (25) Is
Jasper
going to find a murderer for Laura’s sake or his
own? (Theme - plot, character, setting) 

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Question 5: 'We owe her the truth.’ (25) Is
Jasper
going to find a murderer for Laura’s sake or his
own? (Theme - plot, character, setting) 

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Jasper references the need to ‘try’ before expressing that ‘they [we] owe her’. It appears in this passage that Jasper has a sense for justice, and his belief that Mad Jack Lionel can be ‘convicted’. This also demonstrates Jasper's sense of injustice, in that he would be accused and convicted without any legal or lawful manner, thus, he is urged to take matters into his own hands rather than continue to be scapegoat for the crime that has taken place.

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Question 4: Two figures well known
for
their wisdom are
the biblical Solomon and the protagonist of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, Atticus Finch. Why are they mentioned on page 23? (symbol/lit. technique)

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Question 4: Two figures well known
for
their wisdom are
the biblical Solomon and the protagonist of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, Atticus Finch. Why are they mentioned on page 23? (symbol/lit. technique)

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Both Solomon and Atticus finch represent higher morals and ethics that we seek out to guide us in moments of turmoil. Atticus, a literary figure for justice in TKAM, represent Charlies self-assessment of Jasper viewing him as a ‘genuine and fair’ person. These human qualities are limited by earthly environments, and  strengthened with Charlie's appraisal as ‘reasonable and wise’ and used to represent the idea of safety.

Solomon, a religious figure, reflects ‘trust and wisdom’ of a higher order that operates outside of reality, and uses religion as a guide. In referencing these two characters/qualities Charlie demonstrates that he has a propensity to refine his judgment, in hope for establishing a higher understanding of what is right and wrong.

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Question 3: What is the purpose of the use of short sentences on page
17? (literary stucture)

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Question 3: What is the purpose of the use of short sentences on page
17? (literary stucture)

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After the shocking discover of Laura Wishart’s body, Silvey uses short sentences to punctuate the Charlie’s panic and the impeding ‘Doom doom doom’ that he is navigating. It also serves a purpose in exposing ability of the two be open, expressive and share in their experience pending decision.

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Question 1: Compare Jasper and Charlie in relation to their
home
life and personality (5 – 15). (social/hist. context/setting)

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Question 1: Compare Jasper and Charlie in relation to their
home
life and personality (5 – 15). (social/hist. context/setting)

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Home: It is clear that Jaspers home if is less stable, he is out after dark and has no problem with the loose authority as he is seen smoking of cigarettes, signifying the lack of parental control; while Charlie, represents a nuclear family and safe home life. With both parents being introduces and evidence that his father trusts him. This contrasts of independence is highlighted through Charlies need for guidance and rules. An example is his continual worrying of what his parents may be discovering back at his room at home.  A difference would also be the access to a safe place and support as Charlie’s alternate reality is supported by his father’s love for literature and provides a safe zone in literature (dad’s library) as opposed to Jaspers need to flourish in the midst of real adversity.
Personality: Despite the differing home lives and maturity in this short passage, there is a clear trust and a need to be trusted which bines the two. Charlie looks towards Jasper, observing and following his guidance, who appears hardened by his circumstances. It soon becomes clear that their personalities do not align with the town of Corrigan. Charlie, presented as innocent, timid, sheltered and intelligent teenager, is adventurous while Jasper is athletic, ‘half cast’, and who ventures outside the law of the town.

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Question 2: Why did Charlie go with Jasper, even
though he only knew bad
things about him? (character)

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Question 2: Why did Charlie go with Jasper, even
though he only knew bad
things about him? (character)

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There are several reasons why Charlie decided to head with Jasper ignoring the warnings to ‘stay away’ or not ‘end up…disobedient’.

* Charlie’s innocent removes him of the negative connotations of Jasper as a ‘half-cast’, simply does not understand why they exist

* Charlie may be perceived as wanting to burst into the world of Corrigan and grow with the added responsibility and adventure brought about by Jasper.

* Finally, it is clear that Charlie trust Jasper and appreciates that there is a serious issue at hand.

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CHAPTER 1 Questions: What Questions did you find difficult and why

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CHAPTER 1 Questions: What Questions did you find difficult and why

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Example:
I didn't understand the term Solomon in relation to the two text? What did they have in common??? (4) Mr B

In Chapter one, Silvey sets the scene and introduces the main characters, setting and theme. This section of the text is also used to establish a sense of justice and its sub themes.

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Definition: Morals are the principles on which one's judgments of right and wrong are based.
Ethics are principles of right conduct (actions). So the two nouns are closely related and are often interchangeable.
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Text Examples
When Jasper asks Charlie for help, he also asks Charlie to develop a new moral code; one that sees beyond conventional morality to a deeper, more complex understanding of ‘right and wrong’ that changes further as he comes of age in the rest of the novel.
Owen and Jack

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Definition - In relation to the text, culpability is having a state of guilt and responsibility is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something.
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Laura tied the rope around her own neck and hung herself. Yet both Jasper and Eliza claim culpability for her ‘murder’ (see p. 143 for Jasper’s sense of responsibility). Like Jasper, Eliza feels responsible for Laura’s death, telling Charlie ‘I killed her. It’s all my fault. I killed Laura’ (p. 250) Eliza repeats her guilt on p. 263. Of course this isn’t literally true. Laura took her own life.

Peter, Mark Dong & Regan

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Definition:
Law is the regulations in a community established by some authority and its applicable to its people. Legality is the quality of being in conformity with the law.
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Text Examples
This is shown in Jasper Jones when Charlie is forced by Jasper to recognise that there isn't necessarily a relationship between law and justice. Jasper argues that himself and Charlie should find who killed Laura, Charlie says they should go to the police.

Tom B, Josh, Chris

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Definition: The action of making amends for wrong doings.- Tom Gibson.

Attempting to change for the better despite future events that has been wrong or unjust against something else or someone else. For example, Jasper Jones public figure is not well respected between parents and adults after his unjust actions, however Jasper tries to resolve his past issues by helping to do something
~Dan
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Text Examples
-The words ‘sorry’ are carved into the tree from which Laura hung herself upon.
~Jayden
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Text Examples
After An Lu’s garden has been destroyed, the people of Corrigan leave cuttings and grafts of flowers for the Lu’s to use. - Will Gillott

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Definition: the parallel running of right and wrong between two characters. These characters usually have an age difference to highlight the ethical differences
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Text Examples
-this can be seen in JJ with Charlie and his mother and how their views on right and wrong, specifically loyalty, differ throughout
-this can be seen in the section of the text where the men from the town beat an Lu and destroy his garden. Charlie is shocked and is father steps in to defend show pin the contrast of morality
By Connor Chow

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Definition: Race to distinguish a race of being less superior to an other race due to features and characteristics. Ethnicity is to belong to a group that has a common tradition or culture.
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Text Examples
Charlie repeats town gossip that Jasper Jones is a ‘half-caste’, which angers Charlie’s father. When it becomes clear that Charlie doesn’t understand the term his father ‘softened and explained’.

Zac

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Definition: (noun) a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
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Text Examples
'Mad' Jack Lionel is a scapegoat for evil that has befallen Laura Wishart, as Jasper convict him without any evidence other than rumours (which are spread between the youth of the town)

Jasper Jones represents the small town prejudice which earns him the reputation as a 'a Thief, a Liar, a Thug' and receives the blamed for crimes regardless of his guilt or culpability.

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Students:
1) Use the Study guide on JJ to find definitions of the sub-themes to Justice.
2) Identify examples/evidence of where themes are present in the text JJ
2a) Extension: identify quotes that provide a detailed account of where a character/plot point exemplifies your sub-theme

Sub Themes for Justice/Prejudice

Morality and Ethics

Responsibility and Culpability

Moral Duality

Atonement

Law and Legality

Racism and Ethnicity

3) Add you response to the themes and issues under the relevant heading.

* Please wait for your theme to be assigned by your teacher before you comment.