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A tragic end

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A tragic end

In this lesson, we will focus on the ending of the play. We will explore the extent to which Mickey and Edward can be interpreted as being tragic heroes as well as the message communicated by Russell through this. This lesson references death and the use of guns. If either of these issues are a sensitive topic to you, we recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which is the correct definition of despair?

To be filled with hope. To be without hope. To gain hope.

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Q2.Which character represents hope for Mickey?

Edward Mrs. Johnstone Linda Sammy

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Q3.Which character's influence does Mickey submit to in his despair?

Sammy Linda Edward Mrs. Johnstone

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Q4.Which character reveals the affair to Mickey?

Linda Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Lyons The Narrator

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Q5.Which of the statements below best summarises Russell's message in portraying the affair and its impact on Mickey?

Russell shows how futile it is for Mickey to seek to free himself from the tragic fate which awaits him which is predetermined by his social class. Russell shows that Mickey is capable of freeing himself from the tragic fate which awaits him due to his social class, but only by using violence. Through the affair, Russell shows that Mickey never had anyone influencing him to make choices which may help him to avoid the tragic consequences which await him.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which is the correct definition of despair?

To be filled with hope. To be without hope. To gain hope.

1/5

Q2.Which character represents hope for Mickey?

Edward Mrs. Johnstone Linda Sammy

2/5

Q3.Which character's influence does Mickey submit to in his despair?

Sammy Linda Edward Mrs. Johnstone

3/5

Q4.Which character reveals the affair to Mickey?

Linda Mrs. Johnstone Mrs. Lyons The Narrator

4/5

Q5.Which of the statements below best summarises Russell's message in portraying the affair and its impact on Mickey?

5/5

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Lesson 19 Quiz - A Tragic End

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts learned during our lesson on the ending of the play.

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Q1.Which of the statements below best defines a tragic hero?

Any character who faces a problem in a text. The central protagonist whose rise is the main focus of the text. The central protagonist whose downfall is the main focus of the text.

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Q2.Which word describes the fatal flaw of the tragic hero?

Anagnorisis Hamartia Peripeteia

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Q3.Which statement below best describes the ending of the play?

Mickey kills Edward and is shot by the police. Edward kills Mickey and is shot by the police. Both boys are shot by the police.

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Q4.What does Mickey say about the gun before he kills Edward?

He has checked that it is loaded. He wanted to use it to be like his brother Sammy. He doesn't even know if it is loaded.

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Q5.What does Russell imply really killed the boys?

Social class Superstition Social mobility

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Quiz:

Lesson 19 Quiz - A Tragic End

A quiz consolidating the key vocabulary and core concepts learned during our lesson on the ending of the play.

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.Which of the statements below best defines a tragic hero?

Any character who faces a problem in a text. The central protagonist whose rise is the main focus of the text. The central protagonist whose downfall is the main focus of the text.

1/5

Q2.Which word describes the fatal flaw of the tragic hero?

Anagnorisis Hamartia Peripeteia

2/5

Q3.Which statement below best describes the ending of the play?

Mickey kills Edward and is shot by the police. Edward kills Mickey and is shot by the police. Both boys are shot by the police.

3/5

Q4.What does Mickey say about the gun before he kills Edward?

He has checked that it is loaded. He wanted to use it to be like his brother Sammy. He doesn't even know if it is loaded.

4/5

Q5.What does Russell imply really killed the boys?

Social class Superstition Social mobility

5/5

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