2nd October 2023

English Literature Task

Complete the answers if the following questions in your notebook

1. How does Danny's physical act of cleaning himself with his sweatshirt symbolize his change
in attitude or mind-set from the assembly speech to his current situation?

Answer pointers:

Reflect using Danny’s reaction to assembly and compare his conduct with current situation in
Act 2

Give 2 references

2. In what ways does the destruction and chaos in the surroundings mirror the consequences of
the bombs and the post-apocalyptic world Danny now faces?

Answer pointers:
What did Danny see when he came out of the shelter?
Which type of effect of war is this?
What type of loss/ destruction this is?

Write one reference.

3. Explore the concept of "spacers" and how Mr. Bukovsky's condition reflects the
psychological impact of the bombing. How might this relate to larger themes in the novel?

Answer Pointers:
What does spacers mean?
How can we tell that Mr. Bukovsky is a spacer?
What type of war effect is this?
Why is Mr. Bukovsky in such condition?

Write one reference

4. Why is Danny's urge to find his family after witnessing destruction significant?

Answer pointers:
Reflect upon Danny’s interaction with his family in Act 1.
How has his attitude changed towards his family?
Which if Danny’s actions show this change of attitude?

Write 2 references

5. What does Danny's father's initial reaction reveal about the post-apocalyptic world's fear and
paranoia?

Answer pointers:
What does paranoia mean?
Which of the Richard’s action show paranoia?
Why did he act in that way?
Would he have hit Danny if he hadn’t turned in time?

Write one reference

6. How does Danny's emotional journey (indifference, denial, acceptance) illustrate coping and
survival in this world?
Answer pointers:
Reflect to the time when Danny came to know about his mother. Refer to his actions and reactions
to answer this question.
Give one reference