A Pause to Reflect

We've met all of the characters (some in-depth...others just mentioned) and the plot has developed to a point where things just need to play themselves out. 

1)  First off....any questions or confusions? 

2)  What "stories" within the novel need to be resolved?  What predictions do you have for how Dickens will do this? 

Important Note:  At this point I've given you around 150 questions to ponder as you read.  Hopefully this has helped you make sense of the text by pointing out things to pay attention to.  My intention at this point is to step back a bit, and allow you to fly on your own.  My questions will be reduced, and sometimes, I will just put up a page for a chapter and let you respond on your own.  If you need some help with that here are some suggestions: 

1)  Characters - what do you notice about how characters are changing?  What events, lines, words give you clues about characters? 

2)  Plot twists - yes there are a few more to come! 

3)  Dickens' style  - his use of diction, figurative devices, and particularly humour, exaggeration, satire.
4)  Emerging themes - particularly as you get towards the end of the novel. 

5)  Pip as narrator - does he change? 

And of course....if you go back to your Mockingbird journal assignment, there are a whole host of ways to respond to any text on that handout. 

Happy Reading......and Happy New Year!