Grace's+Point+of+View

p. 184-197 is about as close to Grace's true character as is available to the reader. However, it is possible for the student's to extrapolate from this chapter. First they need to determine Mr. Watts viewpoint. Drawing proof from the text, how does he feel about his relationship with Grace? Do they think that Mr. Watts makes the relationship sound better or worse than it really was? How does he adapt his story to his audience around the campfire? Do the student's think that the author agrees with everything Mr. Watts says? Have students create a scene from Grace's perspective. Imagine she is the one telling the story at the campfire. How would Grace recall events differently? How does she feel about Bougainville? What facts do you think she and Mr. Watts would agree on? As a suggestion, students might create a one-page dialogue between Grace and Mr. Watts over what should be put on the walls. Is this more of an argument or a discussion?

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