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GWLSRC: The Ghost Road Study Guide Package

12-month's subscription access to all 31 study guide articles in this package, contained within our GWLSRC.

Derived from our GWLSRC study guide articles on Pat Barker's The Ghost Road, this package allows subscribers to access our online educational resource, offering printable articles.

Our specially developed platform permits greater flexibility, users being able to view information online or as hard copies.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Ideal for A-Level Students (Key Stage 5)
Supports A-Level Syllabus
Useful in-depth summary/analysis of the novel;
Detailed notes on Character Analysis and Themes provide a valuable resource for both examinations and coursework units;
Character Construction, Depictions of the War and the use of Reality in Fiction are examined in detail;
Comparative questions, critical analysis and coursework assistance.

This collection of study guide articles contains:

Synopsis: An in-depth, chapter-by-chapter summary of the novel, outlining the main events which take place. Clear, concise and broken down into 'bitesize' chunks, these notes are especially useful for revision and refreshing a student's knowledge and understanding of the story.

Characters: Vital to the comprehension of this novel, our Study Guide articles focus on the characters of Billy Prior and Dr Rivers, examining the author's use of real and fictional characters within the novel, paying particular attention to the development of these characters throughout the story and the use of different literary devices to achieve this.

Themes: Of particular value, this section of the Guide explains the main themes of The Ghost Road. Topics covered are:

Duty or Responsibility

Dealing with the Past

The Civilisation of Man

Comparisons: Considered by many to be the key asset of our Guides, these sections help students compare and contrast various aspects of The Ghost Road with other literature of the First World War. Topics covered are:

The Depiction of The War

Character Construction

Critical Analysis: In this section, we look at two aspects of The Ghost Road and critically analyse the way in which they have been handled. The aspects dealt with are: Using Reality in Fiction, and The Language and Narrative Style employed by Pat Barker.

Coursework Assistance: Here, we have provided essay suggestions and tips for success.

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