Y13: Unit 3 Interpretations of Prose

Journeys: Core Texts

The Final Passage by Caryl Phillips

Brunizem by Sujata Bhatt (The section “Eurydice Speaks” only)

Terrorist at My Table by Imtiaz Dharker (Two sections: “Lascar Johnny 1930” and “The Habit of Departure” only)

Unit 3 Learning Objectives

1. The importance of the relationship between texts, making comparisons between texts in the light of different interpretations by other readers
2. The significance of the cultural and contextual influences under which literary texts are written and received
3. How to respond creatively, relevantly and in an informed way to texts using appropriate terminology and concepts as well as coherent and accurate written expression
4. How to analyse texts from a critical perspective

Week 1: The Final Passage

• Reading and interpreting prose
• Sources of study for the novel
• Close reading of "The End" pages 9-20
• Character and theme in the opening
• Structure of the novel

Essay/Homework:

What do we learn about theme and character from the opening of the novel (the section "The End")?

600-800 words.

Images: The Final Passage and Caryl Phillips.