In this case… “A critical study of The Pigman by Paul Zindel”

explore explore and evaluate The Pigman

…and how they show the explore and evaluate evaluate The Pigman Evaluate … (“assess… weigh-up… choose the most valuable…”} Evaluate … (“assess… weigh-up… choose the most valuable…”} …language forms & features (techniques)… …textual form & structure… …dramatic &/or visual techniques Ideas…Themes… “human nature” Action / plot Characters and their relationships …the scenes / quotes in the novel that best show the ideas, values, characters, relationships. Then, evaluate (figure-out-how-well-something-works) the…

Module B: Critical Study of Texts “This module requires students to explore and evaluate a specific text and its reception in a range of contexts. It develops students’ understanding of questions of textual integrity.” u/syllabus_hsc/english-std-adv.html

The Pigman “…in a range of contexts.” Personal context – personal character / individuality / appearance / passions / “human nature” Social context – rich:poor / educated:uneducated / social status / manners / language style / leisure activities / appearance / values Historical context – time and place / political era / Christian ; Pagan /war : peace / pre : post colonial Cultural context – customs / leisure activities / work ethic / religion / beliefs

Cultural “context”… O Shown by: O Language O Food O Clothing O Music O Art O Architecture O Religion O Family structure

The Pigman The Pigman “…in a range of contexts.” Personal context Social context Historical context Cultural context composer responders characters critics OF THE TEXT’S… Example?? Example?? In what ways does the context of the 21 st Century influence the way a contemporary audience responds to the characters and themes in The Pigman? Example?? In what ways does the context of the 21 st Century influence the way a contemporary audience responds to the characters and themes in The Pigman?

O How would (have) various audiences interpreted Paul Zindel’s The Pigman in different: O Times? O Settings? O Places? O Cultures? O Social groups? How do these interpretations change or affect your own interpretation???

own interpretation BEFORE YOU CAN ASSESS how OTHER interpretations change or affect your own interpretation … You have to “know” what your interpretation (of the text) is… and… why you have this interpretation!