Study Guide to The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry

Ray Moore's Study Guides provide insights into important and demanding texts.This Study Guide is ideal for both the individual reader and for reading groups/classes.It is a comprehensive guide which aims to support reflective reading. The critical analysis brings together a range of opinion on the text and offers a consistent reading.It includes:1. An Introduction;2. Original critical analysis for teachers/students/readers including: an annotated list of characters, narrative voice, genre, themes, setting, symbols, etc.;3. Each chapter is accompanied by guiding questions, helpful explanatory notes and a detailed commentary;The guiding questions (70 in all) encourage readers to a deeper understanding of the background, themes, and characters of the text. No answers are given (though much of the ground is covered in the commentaries): trust the students to find their answers. The questions are designed to stimulate thought, discussion and interpretation, and can be used for self-study, group discussion, jigsaw groups, formal presentations, written answers, etc.;4. Ideas for groupings for group discussion, feedback, and presentation;5. Definitions of key literary terms and a literary terms activity;6. Two graphic organizers for notes;7. Suggestions for further reading.