Lesson Objective: To be able to summarise the novel so far The Woman in Black Lesson Objective: To be able to summarise the novel so far

Characters – write down the name and one interesting thing about them O A W R B D L P I K S P N E L B T Y E E O E M R J T L S A E L S E E M Y A I L D

Mrs Drablow – the woman who has died lives at Eel Marsh House Kipps – (Arthur) the rational protagonist – the person who is telling the story Mr Bentley – Arthur’s boss. Seems to know more than he’s letting on Mr Jerome – another lawyer. Reacted badly when Arthur saw the woman in black Stella – Arthur’s fiancé in the past. We know she will die. Esme – The older Arthur’s second wife. Mr Daily – A traveller on the train. He is a successful land owner in Crythin Gifford.

Out of the list below, pick out and write an explanation of the 5 most important quotes from the novel so far It was a yellow fog, a filthy, evil-smelling fog, a fog that choked and blinded, smeared and stained… (chapter 2) ‘Children.’ Mr Bentley fell silent for a few moments, and rubbed at the pane with his finger, as though t o clear away the obscurity, but the fog loomed, yellow-grey, and thicker than ever…A church bell began to toll. (Chapter 2) ‘Sea-frets, sea-mists. They roll up in a minute from the sea to land across the marshes. It’s the nature of the place. One minute it’s as clear as a June day, the next…’ he gestured to indicate the dramatic suddenness of the frets. (chapter 3) For some reason then, I shuddered, all the more because of the openness of his gaze and the directness of his manner. (chapter 3) Had I known that my untroubled night of good sleep was to be the last such that I was to enjoy for so many terrifying, racked and weary nights to come, perhaps I should not have jumped out of bed with such alacrity… (chapter 4) Innocence, once lost, is lost forever (chapter 4) I intended to wait for the sick-looking woman and offer my arm to escort her. But she was nowhere to be seen. (chapter 4) Mr Jerome stopped dead. (chapter 4)

How does it create tension? Quote What is happening? How does it create tension?

Essay Question How has Susan Hill managed to create suspense and tension in the opening chapters of the novel? A rational protagonist Foreshadowing A Frame Narrative Pathetic Fallacy Characters Setting What is NOT said but implied The clues that she leaves for the reader Mini-essay Write a response to the question using 3 of the techniques. Use PEE 3 PARAGRAPHS!!