On the Beach
On the Beach was written at the height of the cold war. Set in Australia after a fictional atomic war, it focuses on the responsibility of nuclear power. The novel is a celebration of the human spirit in spite of inevitable doom. Told with sensitivity and compassion, the story of the last survivors on the planet has become a classic.
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Literary Form
American Novel
Student Activities
Students analyze plot, theme, and character. They examine “The Hollow Men” in relation to On the Beach. They study utopias and dystopias. They have opportunities for role playing. Students conduct online research, complete geographical applications, and make connections with twenty-first century life.
Supplementary materials include culminating activities and an objective test with answer key.
Supplementary materials include culminating activities and an objective test with answer key.
Ethical Values
- Adaptability
- Courage
- Endurance
- Family commitment
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Responsibility
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