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Journey's End: Study Guide

for Cambridge IGCSE Literature in English

Dealing with the grim reality and futility of war, Journey’s End is an unrelenting insight into life in the trenches towards the end of World War I as Stanhope and his officers await attack. Support students in conquering the play’s key themes of gallantry, camaraderie and accountability with ‘extremely thorough and detailed’ notes and analysis.

  1. Walk-through – Build understanding of the chosen text with insightful and relevant commentary and analysis. All acts of the play are concisely summarised, then examined in detail.
  2. Whole-text analysis – Explores: Characterisation • Relationships • Setting • Themes • Ideas and Messages • Language • Form • Structure • Context
Plus!
  • Student-friendly plot summary
  • Key quotations for each section
  • Key term glossary
  • Further reading suggestions
  • Original illustrations

Woven into the analysis throughout you will find:

  • Discussion prompts to encourage debate and individual interpretation
  • Active learning tasks to deepen understanding
  • Essay tips and questions for excellent exam practice
  • Key term definitions to ensure students grasp difficult concepts

Suggested answers are provided for questions and activities.

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