Year of Wonders is an historical novel based around the village of Eyam‚ which quarantined itself between 1665 and 1666 when the plague arrives from a traveller from London. As the plague sweeps through the town of Eyam the population is slowly getting smaller and more fearful‚ the writer explores the variety of reactions that are possible when small communities are ravaged by tragedy. Many of the characters kept their values but lose faith in God‚ only some people’s values are tainted when they
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the reasons why Brooks might choose to structure her novel in this way. We see a lot of characters interacting with each other in ways that are quite different to the next chapter‚ demonstrating how much they have changed during the time of the plague. Brooks has taken her time here to describe the desolation of the garden that Elinor cared so much for – this reflects the desolation of the village and the characters – particularly Mompellion whose despair is so evident here. Anna (our narrator)
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changes to everyone’s behaviour during the plague. From Anna having a childhood of abuse‚ to Puritans within the community of Eyam who dedicate themselves to self-harm‚ to rid all sin‚ shows the desperate measures the characters go to in order to grant their way to God. In contrast‚ Brooks manages to incorporate the theme of new life and hope to all in result of the plague. New perspectives of the world are formed‚ a sense of community is more evident and the plague ultimately changes the relationships
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Important Facts about the Black Death * Interesting information and important facts and history of the disease: * Key Dates relating to the event: This terrible plague started in Europe in 1328 and lasted until 1351 although there were outbreaks for the next sixty years * Why was the disease called the Black Death? The disease was called the Black Death because one of the symptoms produced a blackening of the skin around the swellings. or buboes. The buboes were red at first‚ but later
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“I wished to know how things stood in the world”. For Anna‚ the year of the plague is about a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Discuss. In the extraordinary novel‚ Year of Wonders‚ Geraldine Brooks exposes the difficult yet admirable life of Anna Frith‚ trapped in a community caught in desperate times. As the plague strikes this small village‚ ignorance and a fear of the unknown become dominant sensations in Eyam in 1666-1667. Anna is completely unaware of the opportunities to grow and succeed
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Themes The Role of women in 17th Century England Women at this period of time had almost no rights whatsoever. Their guardian‚ whether it be there father or their husband ruled everything in their life‚ and often women had no choice but to comply. Anna marries Sam‚ in order to avoid staying with her abusive father‚ who often physically beat Anna‚ as was his legal right to. Anna’s father‚ Josiah Bont‚ regularly beat his wife and children‚ and muzzled Anna’s mother. Anna’s narration of the story
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“The plague will make heroes of us all... and these times‚ they do make monsters of us all. The plague brings out the very best and very worst in people” is this how you see Year of Wonders? ‘Year of Wonders written by Geraldine Brooks creates an extraordinary sense of perception between the ordinary situations in the daily life of Eyam and the extremities that the village must face in order to survive. Both the antagonist and protagonist carry out actions that define the very worst and very best
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deeply moving novel containing heartbreaking themes and stark reality. The novel is based in Eyam‚ a small English village‚ in 1666 and written from the point of view of Anna Frith‚ a non-affluent maid who lost her two young sons and husband to the plague which swept through their village. One of the novels primary themes is conflict‚ and throughout the book the responder can discover how each of the characters deal with the conflicting issues they are faced with. With ‘Year of Wonders’ written
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“Roses of Eyam” Critical evaluation “The roses of Eyam” by Don Taylor is a play that describes 17th century Eyam where the plague broke out. The villagers then decide to quarantine themselves to stop the plague from spreading. Don Taylor’s play is based on an actual event. In my critical evaluation I will explore the relationship between Mompesson and Stanley and human behaviour in the face of adversity. At the very beginning of the play‚ the author gives the impression that Mompesson is very
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AP Euro Mr. Anderson/ Mr. Charboneau DBQ – Point of View assignment Directions: Read the following DBQ questions and documents‚ paying special attention to the document source information (author‚ time‚ place‚ political and/or religious affiliation‚ etc.). For each document write a possible point of view statement about the author. Remember‚ P.O.V. is NOT the author’s opinion‚ but rather a possible reason why the author may hold that opinion. Point of view can sometimes be seen as the author’s
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