Chapter 1 provides an intro to Klynham and our narrator, Neddy. We see in the opening sentence that we will have two main plot lines - the murder of Daphne Moran and the stealing of the fowls..
Questions to consider for chapter 1.
1. Which of the two plot lines from the opening sentence is explored? How does Neddy describe these two plot lines?
2. What information does Neddy reveal about himself?
3. Which characters are introduced and what do we learn about them?
4. Which specific lines of text alert us to the fact that, although Neddy is telling a tale of his childhood, he is doing so in retrospect?
5. RH Morrieson (author) was also a musician. There are specific lines which weave in musical references. Find at least three.
6. What do you notice about the use of dialogue in the opening chapter?
7. How is the town of Klynham presented in the opening chapter?
8. How are the Poindexters presented in the opening chapter? How does Klynham view the Poindexters?
9. During which period do you think the story is set?
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