1. Unpick the question: What impressions do we gain of JaJa?
Character Analysis: L/O – to analyse the narrative voice in Purple Hibiscus
The big question: What impressions do we gain of JaJa?
Unpick the question: What impressions do we gain of JaJa?
What do these quotes tell us about Jaja?
Look at them in context first – what is happening?
What do they reveal?
“Jaja did not move.” pg 7
“We will take care of the baby: we will protect him” pg 23
“He hides it well” Jaja said pg 69
Select 3 more quotes from further on in the novel to support your impressions of JaJa.
Feedback
Using these characteristics about JaJa, explore where in the book he could be considered these things:
Rebellious
Brave
Loyal
Kind
Considerate
What other qualities does he have? Where are these shown in the novel?
Answering the question
I will live write
You will write at the same time
We will swap and consider the effectiveness of our responses linked to the success criteria
Success Criteria:
Answer the question
Explores examples from the novel and links these
Uses the three adjectives/ideas to drive the argument
Analyses using – What – How – Why to show understanding of character
Embeds context
Explores the effect of language using terminology
Students and teacher will be working on the essay at the same time. This can be done under the visualiser or sat with the class (near students who may need support)