'Tom Appleby Convict Boy' Review for teens
‘Tom Appleby Convict Boy '
29/04/2014
Immersed in the drama, the true story, ‘Tom Appleby Convict Boy ' written by Jackie French, emotionally touches readers hearts reliving the events experienced by a young boy, Tom Appleby, during the 18th Century. The book bases around how social position disadvantaged Tom greatly and ultimately moulded him a new life, his life. It educates readers on historical events and the conventional moral behaviour expected during the 18th century. Tom models how introducing a new attitude of courage and bravery enabled him to conquer his fears and overcome the difficult obstacles in his life.
Aside from the underlying laws and expected behaviour to adhere by during the 18th century, morals and/or ethics are also conveyed to us through Tom’s behaviour and thoughts. For example, although stealing is wrong conduct, Tom stole in an upright and honourable way to help a friend escape his laborious life. “One day Jem and I will have hot potatoes every night, and morning too. We’ll see the sunlight every day and never see the night at all, except to sleep. A life of sun and flowers…” pg. 52, Chapter 10. How the story is written impacts greatly on how the reader receives these messages of morals and ethics. 'Tom Appleby Convict Boy ' is written subjectively from a third person point of view. Subjectivity allows the reader to become one of the characters and compare that character 's perspective with his or her own. Through French’s use of textual structures, language features and choice of narrative view point; she can better manage how the readers receive moral and/or ethical messages. The biography is written by French however from the perspective of Tom Appleby. Although the story is from the perspective of Tom Appleby, French’s perspective is what ultimately structures the story. For more clarity, the author has the power to manipulate how readers will receive and emotionally respond to the story, based on her perspective of Tom’s life
29/04/2014
Immersed in the drama, the true story, ‘Tom Appleby Convict Boy ' written by Jackie French, emotionally touches readers hearts reliving the events experienced by a young boy, Tom Appleby, during the 18th Century. The book bases around how social position disadvantaged Tom greatly and ultimately moulded him a new life, his life. It educates readers on historical events and the conventional moral behaviour expected during the 18th century. Tom models how introducing a new attitude of courage and bravery enabled him to conquer his fears and overcome the difficult obstacles in his life.
Aside from the underlying laws and expected behaviour to adhere by during the 18th century, morals and/or ethics are also conveyed to us through Tom’s behaviour and thoughts. For example, although stealing is wrong conduct, Tom stole in an upright and honourable way to help a friend escape his laborious life. “One day Jem and I will have hot potatoes every night, and morning too. We’ll see the sunlight every day and never see the night at all, except to sleep. A life of sun and flowers…” pg. 52, Chapter 10. How the story is written impacts greatly on how the reader receives these messages of morals and ethics. 'Tom Appleby Convict Boy ' is written subjectively from a third person point of view. Subjectivity allows the reader to become one of the characters and compare that character 's perspective with his or her own. Through French’s use of textual structures, language features and choice of narrative view point; she can better manage how the readers receive moral and/or ethical messages. The biography is written by French however from the perspective of Tom Appleby. Although the story is from the perspective of Tom Appleby, French’s perspective is what ultimately structures the story. For more clarity, the author has the power to manipulate how readers will receive and emotionally respond to the story, based on her perspective of Tom’s life