Analysis of Peter Pan and The Wonderful Wizard of OZ
INDEX: Page . INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………. 2 2. MAKING OFF…………………………………………………………………………... 2 3. PART A: PETER PAN………………………………………………………………... 3 - 7 - Author……………………………………………………………………...….. 3-4 - Time..………………………………………………………………………….... 4 - Setting…………………………………………………………………………... 5 - Characterisation……………………………………………………………….. 5-6 - Narrative Progression…………………………………………………………... 6 - Language……………………………………………………………………….. 7 - Plot……………………………………………………………….....…………... 7 - Differences…………………………………………….………………………... 7 4. PART B: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ………………………………….. 8 - 15 - Author…………………………………………………………………………... 8 - Time..………………………………………………………………………….... 8
World War 1 Poetry.
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Form and meaning of The Daffodils by W.Wordsworth and Miracle on St.David’s Day by G.Clarke. Pre and Post C20th Poetry Comparison.
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Examine a selection of poetry by the war poets. What do you learn of the different attitudes of the poets and their societies and which poet do you find the most effective at expressing their attitude?
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How Did the Blitz Affect Everyday Life in Britain?
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The Dramatic Importance of Act 1 Scenes 1 and 2 referring to other parts of the play wherever appropriate ('Twelfth Night')
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The North Sea
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What attitudes to war have youfound in your reading of war poetry?
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Oscar Wilde
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