ON HER KNEES by Tim Burton

*How is the title relevant to the story? Develop your answer. Is this evident in a certain extract of the story? Find quotes to justify your answer.



*Who is the main character? What narrative point of view is used in the story? What is the author's goal? Find quotes to justify your answer.

*How is the mother portrayed? DESCRIBE HER PERSONALITY. Find quotes to justify your answer.

*How is the son portrayed? DESCRIBE HER PERSONALITY. Find quotes to justify your answer.

*How is the house's owner portrayed? DESCRIBE HER PERSONALITY. Find quotes to justify your answer.

*What is the main theme of the story? Find quotes to justify your answer.

*Is there a twist in the story? Which one? Find quotes to justify your answer.


REFLECTION:

Is there a message conveyed by the story? Which one?
What do you wonder about after reading this story? Ponder about the theme.


In your groups, answer these questions briefly in a poster. You can create a web diagram. You can include the quotes using post-its to make your presentation clearer.