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What relationships make Charlie want to leave the slums.
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What are the spikes symbolic of?
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it states that footy is soccer in the glossary
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What values and choices does Charlie make when wearing the old boots and the shiny boots? Also, are the spikes symbolic of anything?
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Why does Charlie work for Squizzy even though Ma disagreed?
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Some characters make a choice to be caring by going against their morals in order to look after their families.
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when faced with options hwo did the the decisions being made have an impact on how lives turned out
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'Charlie’s choices, good or bad, are all done out of love for his family and friends' how do you make a proper introduction for that
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Which paragraph for analysis is directed for Ch 12?
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Can you think of a reason to explain why Mr Peacock doesn’t allow Charlie to take wood, and why Mrs Feehan might be crying?
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In your study of the novel so far, you have learned of 2 reasons that show why Charlie runs. On page 67, we can see another reason. Can you list the 3 reasons?
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On Page 69 Charlie provides a detailed description of the streets of Richmond. Which disgusting aspect of Richmond does he focus on in his description?
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According to Mr Redmond, what are the “two eff’s” of boxing?
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During the illegal liquor delivery, Charlie and Nostrils need to hide among the bushes to avoid being caught by the policeman. (pp.64-65) What do you think would have happened if the policeman had caught them? Explain why.
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On Page 68 Charlie says, “That night I turned sixteen years old.” What do you think he means in this quote?
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Chapter 9 Describe Charlie’s feelings towards his mother on the Monday morning. Why does he feel this way?
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What is significant about Nostrils ‘waiting’ for Charlie to catch up before running away from Jimmy Barlow’s gang?
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What do the new shoes bought for Charlie by Squizzy symbolise about his new life and choices?
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How does Mr Peacock treat Charlie at the Woodyard.??
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How does Charlie’s Ma’s condition get worse
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How do we learn about the Fitzroy gangsters Snowy Cutmore and Micky Morgan
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How does Charlie become more deeply involved in the criminal underworld in this chapter
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