On the Beach by Nevil Shute

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Description:

On the Beach was written at the height of the cold war. It is 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.

Activities:

Students do creative reporting. They examine “The Hollow Men” in relation to On the Beach. They conduct character analysis and design a time capsule. They explore theme development, use of irony, figurative language, and setting. They have opportunities for role playing. Students draw inferences based on what they have read.

Supplementary materials include a test and answer key.

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