Street Child - Part 4
27/01/2021Why does Jim refuse to cry at the news of his mother’s death? Find the simile on page 46. What is the author trying to say about Joseph? Look at page 46. What devices does the author use to highlight the monotony of life in the Workhouse? Why does Joseph refuse to call the people in the asylum ‘animals’? Describe the character of Joseph, using 5 adjectives.
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Street Child - Part 1
Try answering the following questions after watching the clip: What do you think might be wrong with Ma? How do Lizzy and Emily try to protect Jim? Why do you think the children are longing for the morning to come?
Street Child - Part 2
As this clip is longer, you are more than welcome to watch it in 2 parts. Try answering the following questions after listening to the video: Write down all the verbs used to describe ‘The Stick Man’. What do they suggest about him as a character? Why do the children call Mr Spink ‘The Stick Man’? How do you think the author wants us to feel towards Mr Spink? How can you tell? Do you think Mr Spink is right to force the family to leave?