1. The lighthouse keeper’s wifejd

2. The characters
Plaatjies – an inmate of the asylum on Robben island. He was arrested for stealing food and dividing it amoung the poor. People from the asylum treat him as insane. Stella Lamprecht – the wife of the lighthouse keeper Adriaan Lamprecht – the lighthouse keeper at robben island Barney – an assistant at the asylum on robben island

3. Type of character Stella Lamprecht Adriaan Lamprecht Barney Plaatjies
Complete the table below by placing ticks in the appropriate boxes in the table below
Type of character
Stella Lamprecht
Adriaan Lamprecht
Barney
Plaatjies
Major
Minor
Round
Flat
Dynamic
Static
Protagonist
Antagonist

4. The characters
Barney states that “Plaatjies sees himself as a prophet and a saviour.” (page 17). Find extracts in the book (act 3) which prove this to be true.
Find evidence to support the statement that “stella empathises with plaatjies and has the courage to stand up against her husband.”
With quotes, prove that Lamprecht is an intensely jealous husband.
Write a short character description of barney. Start by saying who he is, what he does on the island and what his relationship is with plaatjies.

5. themes Imprisonment and freedom Jealousy, fear and isolation
Sanity and insanity
Human rights, autonomy and dignity
love