Exploring character relationships in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can discuss the relationship between Lila and Lalchand.
Exploring character relationships in 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can discuss the relationship between Lila and Lalchand.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Using inference can help us to draw greater conclusions about Lila and Lalchand's relationship.
- The relationship between Lila and Lalchand is central to the plot.
- Lila and Lalchand have conflicting views on her future.
- Lalchand's views are stereotypical of traditional ideas around the role that girls and women should play.
- Lila's desires challenge stereotypes for girls and she defies her father in pursuit of her dreams.
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to understand the concept of a stereotype.
Explore stereotypes for the traditional roles played by women and men. Ask children to compare this to the roles they see men and women playing today.
Keywords
Conflicting - in disagreement or opposition
Stereotype - a generalised and often unfair or untrue belief about a particular group of people or things
Defy - openly resist or refuse to obey
Inference - to draw conclusions from clues within the text
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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