A study of main events or the climax of the novel and the moral dilemma (ch 16 -17)

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Chapter 16

The boys head out with their rats hoping to sell them.

Aidan, Bernard (the Rafferty twins 'A' and 'B'), Gordie and Frankie. 

1. According to Gordie what are the 'guverment (government) blokes' doing to disinfect houses and business to rid Sydney of the plague? p 125 - 127

2. p128 What sort of person is Bluey Lonnegan and why do the boys accept his offer of 'fourpence'? p 130

3.  p131-132 What does Frankie notice is different about this end of George street?

4. P 133 What does Frankie buy with his shilling and what does this show the reader he truly values?

5. Megan Johnson and Frankie - is she right about why Frankie has been avoiding her? Final line p 135

Chapter 17

This is an important chapter - two main events occur both which impact on Frankie's life as well as Mickey.

1. Maggie has the plague - read the final page 154. What does Maggie say to Frankie that makes him feel so guilty?

2. Read this chapter in class then discuss the following :

Morality - are Mickey's actions justified? 

Home learning or preparation for next class - argue for or against Mickey and what he has done. 

 

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In order to satisfy the requirements of this learning bite you will need to :

1. demonstrate that you understand the term moral dilemma

2. be able to write persuasively either in defence of Mickey's actions or in order to prosecute him 

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Chapter 16

The boys head out with their rats hoping to sell them.

Aidan, Bernard (the Rafferty twins 'A' and 'B'), Gordie and Frankie. 

1. According to Gordie what are the 'guverment (government) blokes' doing to disinfect houses and business to rid Sydney of the plague? p 125 - 127

2. p128 What sort of person is Bluey Lonnegan and why do the boys accept his offer of 'fourpence'? p 130

3.  p131-132 What does Frankie notice is different about this end of George street?

4. P 133 What does Frankie buy with his shilling and what does this show the reader about what he truly values?

5. Megan Johnson and Frankie - is she right about why Frankie has been avoiding her? Final line p 135

Chapter 17

This is an important chapter - two main events occur which both impact on Frankie's life as well as Mickey. The Black Dog Gang can never be the same again.

1. Maggie has the plague - read the final page 154. What does Maggie say to Frankie that makes him feel so guilty? Why does Frankie feel so responsible?

2. Read this chapter in class then discuss the following :

Morality - are Mickey's actions justified? 

ACTIVITY - Preparing for a debate

1. Home learning or preparation for next class - argue for or against Mickey and what he has done. Imagine you had to defend or prosecute Mickey - what points would you raise?

2. Try to predict what will happen next?

Will Mickey go to jail? 

Will Frankie ever forgive himself if his sister Maggie dies?

How would you feel if you were in Frankie's position?