Wife of Martin Guerre, The

The novel by Janet Lewis

This English reproducible resource provides study guide materials for Janet Lewis' short but powerful novel of identity and deception. ID: SN58-59
Type: resource
Language: English
Subject: English Novel
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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.

Critical essay

In about 2000 words the text is critically assessed from a specific viewpoint – structure, character, theme.

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.

Key scenes

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

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.

Vocabulary tasks

A focus on the vocabulary useful for discussing the text.

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  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - A close focus (68 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - A Critical Essay - A tangled tale (37 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - A critical essay - nature and the law (32 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - A critical essay - subversion (35 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - Characters (69 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - Issues (78 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - Key Scenes (34 KB PDF)
  • The Wife of Martin Guerre - Vocabulary Tasks (32 KB PDF)

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