Quiet American, The

The novel by Graham Greene

This English resource provides study guide materials in a reproducible form for Greene's great novel of South East Asia. The demise of French influence and the coming of the Americans to Vietnam is seen through the jaundiced eyes of a failing English reporter. His relationship with a Vietnamese girl and his morally confused dealings with an American CIA agent are skilfully explored. ID: SN48-49
Type: resource
Language: English
Subject: English Novel
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The following 5 types of materials are included here:

1.a close focus

A series of questions focus systematically on the text, usually chapter by chapter or scene by scene. The aim is to have the student come into a close examination of what is being said and how it is said.

2.issues

By focusing on a number of issues and asking penetrating questions the student is lead to a deeper understanding of the concerns of the text.

3.characters

The text relies on characters to develop its plot and story line. Carefully composed questions lead students to understand the developing and complex motivations of key characters.

4.key scenes

Each text has a number of significant scenes which if closely explored reveal important information about plot, character and their development.

5.questions and quotes tasks

Quotations from the text, the opinions of other readers, the key conflicts in the text and essay or discussion topics are provided to stretch students understanding and give them practice in formulating their views of the text.

This material is suitable for a critical literacy perspective.
You may also wish to use the resource on the film of The Quiet American.

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  • The Quiet American - A close focus (59 KB PDF)
  • The Quiet American - Characters (74 KB PDF)
  • The Quiet American - Issues (45 KB PDF)
  • The Quiet American - Key Scenes (44 KB PDF)
  • The Quiet American - Questions and quotes tasks (63 KB PDF)

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