In-depth PowerPoint slides which analyse and explain the narrative structures of Agatha Christie's 'The Murder of Roger Ackroyd' and Ian McEwan's 'Atonement'
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THE STRUCTURE OF ATONEMENT
1. Briony prepares to put on a
play for her family.
Meeting of the cousins – Lola
Quincey and Briony quarrel over
leading role – Briony is upset deeply 7. Robbie goes to prison and then o
R – beginning of P2 - recalls his thre
2. Robbie and Cecilia tussle at the in prison and how he joined the infa
fountain meeting with Cee at a London teaho
C - Cee is bored with life at home, are shy with each other – share a so
finds vase and struggles to arrange last letter he receives from Cecilia t
flowers. Has a stifled conversation wants to change her statement to th
with her childhood friend, Robbie they both see hope for a new start
Cee is bothered by Robbie’s
mention of her father paying for his 6. Falsely, Briony accuses Robbie of
studies, which he intends to pay B – At the house – Briony retrieves t
back. They tussle at the fountain horrified at the betrayal of her priva
B – delayed rehearsals, tensions she didn’t come forwards sooner. Br
between Lola and Briony cont. She interview with the police and implic
witnesses the fountain scene from
an upper window – believes Robbie
has a dark power over Cee 5. Paul rapes Lola while the family s
C – Reader properly meets Marshall brothers.
– boasts about his business, Cee B – During the search, Briony is hype
decides he is dull and not the kind Robbie the "maniac" is outside. She
of man she’d like to marry She makes the connections - doesn'
L – Marshall, Lola and twins in accusations. She declares Robbie as
nursery scene Lola does not correct her, instead cl
E – Meet Emily Tallis – lays not see her attacker.
immobile in her room and decides
Marshall must be a good ‘sort’ 3. Briony reads an obscene letter from Robbie to Cecilia 4. Robbie and Cecilia make love, and Briony sees them.
upon hearing ‘squeal of laughter’ R - Readers understand Robbie’s intellect and love of literature. Thinks B – Briony reads letter and is confused and horrified. She attem
below about Cee naked, write letter. Goes out feeling free and happy, expecting some writing. Lola enters with chafed wrists, accuses her brot
B – slashes the nettles. Is offended to see Cee. Instead sees Briony, gives her the letter. Realises it’s the wrong taking sympathy, tells her of her evening, accusing Robbie of b
that Leon doesn’t stop to greet her one, attempts to call her back ‘maniac’. Briony goes downstairs and sees Robbie attacking Ce
– stubbornly waits outside for C – Cee trying on dresses. listens to Leon as he conjures "a world of good R – feeling of claustrophobia at dinner. Marshall is rude. Robbi
something meaningful to happen to intentions and pleasant outcomes“, invites her to visit him in London. time to reflect on his encounter. Twins go missing and a search
her Briony gives Cee the letter, asks if she read it, Briony ignores her looking for them
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