Module 6.6 Extended Reading and viewing

Au revoir, les enfants - folio

Appropriate essay titles are likely to feature such phrases as “To what extent…”, “Examine critically…”, and “… Discuss this point of view”. Titles of this nature will readily stimulate much more in the way of original argument and genuine personal response by the candidate than those such as “The Life and Works of Pagnol”, “The Characters in La Peste”, “Tourism in Brittany” or “The French Revolution of 1789”, which may simply encourage the regurgitation of notes.”

• Compare and contrast the commonly held view of the German army in WW II with their portrayal in Au revoir, les enfants.

• Does the Catholic church come out well in Au revoir les enfants?

• Discuss the friendship/rivalry between Julien and Jean in Au revoir, les enfants.

• What picture do you have of life in France during WW II as a result of reading Au revoir, les enfants?