Student Voice

Dear students,

I am sorry but I forgot to remind you all to give me your submissions for the Student Voice.
If you would like to contribute anything that you have written in our class please email it to me as an attachment. (otterburn@ucc.edu)

Thanks

Judith

Chapter 17 & 18

We have discussed in length about Frank's maturity. It is clear that he was an unusual child from taking care of his brothers to giving his earnings to his mother. However as he turns 16. We see that in fact he is still a child. In your opinion, are you surpirised about this? Please explain your opinion with support from the book.

Chapters 15 - 16

From reading about Mrs. O'Connell actions it is evident to see that she is wholly and solely impressed by authority. She has no mind of her own, for she is at the mercy of two oppressive forces: the English and the Church. Find evidence to support this view.

Chapters 11 - 14

Through these chapters it is clear that Frank is becoming a man. Now that his father has basically left them, he is "the man of the house." However, Mr. Halloran does not want Frank to grow up so fast and fall into "the messenger boy trap." What does this mean? What does this say about the social problems and class structure of Irish society at that time? What other examples in the book can you find of this class system?

There will be no posting for this week (3/5-9).

Chapters 9 & 10

The family is hopeful that with Malachy (their father) leaving for England they will finally have money and luxuries like their neighbours. As we know Malachy did not send money to his family and basically abandoned them. Angela is left in a desperate state. What places does she turn to for medical and food assistance? Why is there so much shame in turning to some of these places?

Chapters 7 & 8

Frank is growing up and is being treated more as an adult than a child. Find evidence of his maturity from these chapters. Reflect why some of his elders treat him as a grown up instead of as a 10 year old. How does Frank react to being treated this way? Does he like it or revolt against it? Is it too much for him?