Dear all,
Just to recap on the work expectations I have of you, as discussed in class today:
1. Go back to the question presented to you for homework 19th May. Consider what “world” has been presented to you through the eyes of Matilda. Write up a description of this world-remember that it is a post-colonial text and we have two worlds, in a sense, presented to us: the pre-colonial and the post-colonial, both are intertwined in this world of Matilda’s.
2. Consider how either characterisation or setting is used to convey this world. You have each been allocated one of these conventions, so now look closely at examples from the text.
3. Research the historical context of the events in the novel-the civil war in Bouganville. In this research, consider the part that Australia had to play in these events. Who are the redskins? Who are the rebels? Who is Rio Tinto and what part did they play?
4. Research what the author, Lloyd Jones-age, nationality, and career highlights will be fine for a start. What did he have to say about writing the novel-why did he do it? What was his personal connection to these events?
5. Finally, research what critics have said about this novel-how was it received? What have been the overall themes discussed? (You may even want to do a search on themes of the novel)
Good work today, everyone.
See you on Friday,
Mrs. Still