Past A Questions
Jan 09
Explore the ways in which Martin portrays Joel Borden.
Jan 10
How does Valerie Martin influence the reader’s attitude towards slavery through the way she writes about events in the novel?
May 10
How does Valerie Martin portray the relationship between Manon and Sarah after Sarah has been forced to return to Manon’s house?
Jan 11
Explore how Martin presents Sarah.
May 11
Explore how Martin uses the 1st person narrative perspective to suggest Manon’s attitudes.
Jan 12
Explore how Martin creates a sense of the drama and chaos of the attack on the house in pages 119-127.
May 12
How does Martin convey Manon’s feelings about her life in part four of the novel?
Jan 13
How does Martin present Manon and her attitudes in the episode where she visits Dr Sanchez?
May 13
Explore how Martin presents the theme of Property within the novel.