Key Quotations
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“When can we say we know Mr Dickens?” – Mabel, P19 – shows the children are
inquisitive
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“Mr Watts thanked us all for turning up” – P16 – the children are quite
dedicated as they still turn up for school
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“We were amazed when he told us the truth of a
rimy morning” – P29 – shows
how disconnected they are and shows they are excited to learn
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“My friend Celia asked if there were black
people there” – P24 – they
want hope, so ask about black people
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“He nodded in our direction, which was a sign
for us to rise and applaud” – P27 – very respectful of their elders, namely the mothers who came
into school and teach, and also Mr Watts
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“…we realised there was nothing else to do but
return to our normal routine” – P31 – symbolises innocence
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“Everyone looked so see if he was wearing his
red clown’s nose”
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“For the younger kids, the sight consisted only
of a white man towing a black woman……. Us older kids sensed a bigger picture”
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“He allowed high spirits. But when he spoke we
shut up.”
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“Mr Watts had given us kids another piece of the
world”
First Impressions
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Thirst for knowledge
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Helpful
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Respectful
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Obedient
Status / Jobs
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Most are ignorant
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Some went to join the rebels
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Most stayed with their mothers
Strengths
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Hopeful
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Want knowledge – intelligence gives them a sense
of excitement
Weaknesses
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Weak
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Emotional
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Slightly annoying at times
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Blissfully unaware of the rest of the world +
life itself
Significance
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Serves as something to fight for (for the
mothers)
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Almost made out to be desperate for an education
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Emphasise the innocence of the people on the
island
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Petrified of the war and what the future holds
for the island
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Highlight the severity of the situation they are
in (the war)
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Portrayed as immature and innocent – especially
Daniel who blurts out information about Pip which leads to Mr Watts’ death
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The war emphasises the children’s role in the
story
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