As you begin this research guide, it is useful to have a guiding question in mind. So here goes…
Many would argue that the 1960s were a time of great change and upheaval, do you agree?
To answer this question, you will need to ask other questions as you do your research. Questions like:
What was it like to live in Australia in the 1960s?
What was happening in society?
What changes were taking place?
What were people happy about?
What angered them?
In order to really make the most of your novel study, it will help if you immerse yourself in the context of the story. The more you know in answer to these questions, the more you’ll understand and enjoy ‘Jasper Jones’.