Scene 3 Background Information The Civil Defense Team is still in the bunker and is in shock and panic about the bomb. They can’t estimate how many people have lost their lives or how many severely injured people will have to be treated. Summary Councillor Walker is crying and denying there have been bombs. Frank […]
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Background Information: Danny reaches home and tries to find his parents and brother. It seems that they are the only people he wants to see the most right now. He goes into the cellar and sees Ben sleeping. Then his father comes and tries to kill him as he doesn’t know it is Danny. Summary:
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Background information: Danny had been staying in school that day in detention. He was the last student to leave school. He seeks shelter in a small shelter close to Kershaw’s Farm as it begins to pour heavily as he makes his way home. The nuclear bombs detonate then abruptly. He falls asleep because of fatigue and
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Scene 4: The scene sets at Kershaw’s Farm. The apprehensions of Mary and Mrs Troy are true. A Civil Defense Team has been set up (“Civil Defense Team” protects civilians from natural and other disasters). Summary: The establishment of the CDS (Civil Defense Team) indicates that the bombs are a serious concern and the mass (the
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Themes Theme: Trauma Danny had been going through a lot of trauma since the war had struck in his home town, Skipley. Many had to learn how to survive in these terrible conditions and Danny too had to learn it. After losing both of his parents and having the responsibility of his younger brother all
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Q.1 What were the preparations being made in Skipley Town and why? There were many preparations being made in Skipley Town because of the nuclear attack. The people of Skipley Town heard that there was going to be a nuclear bombing. People were moving, making trenches and storing food. They were taking all essential precautions
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Patriotism Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one’s country. A patriot loves his country and is willing to sacrifice when the need arises. The word “patriot” comes from the Latin word “patriota” which means countryman. It is considered a commendable quality. Patriotism gives people the strength and courage to safeguard the interest
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The Valley of Fear (Themes) Deception: Deception is a significant theme of the playscript “The Valley of Fear” written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The central and the most prominent deception, of course, is in form of John Douglas, who is actually McMurdo, who is actually Birdy Edwards. Birdy Edwards has to change his identities time and
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The Valley of Fear Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Scene 10 Background Information: Holmes, Watson, and MacDonald have reached Birlstone Manot to assist in the investigation. Summary: Holmes is observing the brand on Douglas’s arm. He also notices a piece of plaster at the angle of Mr Douglas’s jaw. Ames informs the detectives that Mr.
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The Valley of Fear Summary: Scene 7 Background Information: McMurdo is staying at Shafter’s lodgings. He has been offered a few minor jobs by Shafter but he is not satisfied with them. Summary: McMurdo is displeased with the jobs, he has been offered at Shafter’s lodgings. Shafter wants McMurdo to sing for the guests,
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