The Man from the South

ACTIVITY 1

For each of the characters, you need to choose the best possible quotations and analyse them...

Step 1 - What characteristics does the character have?

Step 2 - Find good quotations (at least 3) which reveal certain characteristics

Step 3 - Think of a way to infer from the quotation

Step 4 - Use your best, most precise vocabulary in writing your analysis (use the 'explain verbs' handout)

For the oldish man x 2

“...................................”	This could suggest that... The word ‘......’ emphasises...
“...................................”	This shows... The reader...

For the cadet x 2

“...................................”	This quotation reflects the cadet’s... He is also described as “....” which reiterates...
“...................................”	Ostensibly, this quotation... The effect of this quotation/word is ...

For the narrator x 2

“...................................”	From this passage, the reader can infer that... However, perhaps...
“...................................”	The reader is given the impression... This characteristic is repeated later in the story, when...

ACITIVITY 2

How does Roald Dahl build tension in this story? Analyse three different points with quotations.

·      Firstly.../ The opening of the story... / Initially...

Words / Adjectives such as...

·      Gradually...

The reader... / The atmosphere/mood begins to change when...

This is apparent in the passage / quotation...

·      Towards the end of the story, the tension is increased when...

The use of short sentences like ‘...’