Choose one character from the book other than Joe and George Smith. Identify the character and briefly describe their story in the book. Then, consider what is ‘under the surface’ of their story. What other historical issues and events are illuminated by the character’s story in the book.

Great War

Part 1

• Read the again book in its entirety and write a reflection. To help guide your writing, reflect on something that stood out to you in the book, something the book made you think or wonder about, and how the book made you feel. After this reading, what is your overall impression of the book? (150-200 words)

Part 2

• Choose one character from the book other than Joe and George Smith. Identify the character and briefly describe their story in the book. Then, consider what is ‘under the surface’ of their story. What other historical issues and events are illuminated by the character’s story in the book. (200-300 words)