How to Write a Response to Text Essay - Year 7 Unit - Character Conflict
Paragraph One: T.A.K.O. = Title, Author, Keywords from the Question, Outline of Points.
"Katapo Joe: Blitzkrieg" is a novel by Brian Falkner that explores a range of conflicts, including character vs society, character vs nature, character vs self, and character vs character. Conflict is a central part of this novel, as it drives the narrative and creates suspense. "I heard a documentary on the radio after the war. They described me as a hero. I felt more than a little ashamed. I was no hero, far from it. I was a villain, one of the worst. I was just lucky that my side won." From the memoirs of Joseph St. George. The protagonist, Joe, is a regular kid living in Nazi Germany when he and his mother are forced to escape by train.…show more content… However, after a short time, he decides to sneak aboard the SS Hampton, which then gets ambushed by U-boats. Without the conflicts that Joe faces, there would be no plot. After Joe gets rescued by a ship too large to be bombed, he arrives in London where he makes friends with some children living on the street. Throughout the novel, Joe transforms as he matures as a result of the conflicts and challenges he faces, which lead to his personal growth and development. This showcases the importance of character conflict in driving the narrative and exploring the overall themes and messages. The author's message provides a perspective into the realities of war, particularly during World War II, and explores how people's identities can have consequences during such challenging times. The book also dives into the mistreatment of Jews during the rise of the Nazi regime
