The woman in black book gcse

The woman in black is a ghost story about heartbreak and revenge. Susan hills novel the woman in black has inspired both a successful stage adaptation and now a blockbuster movie. Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. Hugely popular classic frequently set for gcse and a level. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Ks3 ks4 english gcse english resources ks4 english literature eduqas post 1914 prosedrama the woman in black mix and match please sign in or join for free to suggest a change for this resource.

If you want to use these notes to help you if youre studying the same book, feel free. The the woman in black community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. I sat down in my own armchair, drew it back a little from the full blaze of the fire, and began the protracted and soothing business of lighting a pipe. Subtitles the woman in black by susan hill advanced level duration. The main themes in this ghost story by susan hill are fear, isolation and the influence of the past. The book itself is almost as hauntingly beautiful as the story. Ks4 prose the woman in black by susan hill teachit english. The plot of the susan hill novella, or short novel, the woman in black centres on a young solicitor named arthur kipps who is the main character, or chief protagonist in the tale. The prose alone makes it worth reading, and the welldeveloped characters and multilayered story only add to that. The play is set in the victorian or edwardian era, but no dates are given about when the events within it take place. The woman in black philip allan literature guide for gcse paperback october 10, 2010 by susan hill author, margaret mulheran author 4.

I reread it especially for my all hallows eve event and im so pleased i revisited this amazing book. In your exam, you may be asked a question about the whole text or about an extract from the text as well as the whole text. The woman in black philip allan literature guide for gcse susan hill, margaret mulheran on. The woman in black sample exam question bbc bitesize. Set in the early 1900s, the novel is narrated by arthur kipps as he reflects on the time he was an engaged, upandcoming solicitor who got more than he bargained for when he was sent to sort out the estate of a dead widow, alice drablow.

The woman in black gcse english literature revision bbc. Jun 21, 2012 its been a while since i read the woman in black by susan hill, but when i read it, i really liked it. The woman in black plot summary test questions 1 at the start of the story, arthur kipps is at home with select his wife, esme his wife, stella his son, joseph. Led by theatre professionals, these new workshops will take your group into the fortune theatre and onto the actual set to explore and experience what makes this ghostly tale one of the most successful west end shows ever. The woman in black by susan hill audiobook youtube. I loved this smart, gothic horror novel and eagerly await the film in 2012 even if the film is terrible, youll have this amazing little book to fall back on. Brand new gcse and alevel workshops for the woman in black available. Book vs film vs play in 1983, the woman in black by susan hill was first published. Which is a feeling that is deepened by the reluctance of the locals, who are constantly talking about the woman in black, and her terrible purpose.

The publication date of the book is 10th october 1983. The first time he sees the woman in black at alice drablows funeral he feels sympathetic towards her and was concerned for her welfare skin stretched over her bones pg 56. It is a carosel lesson in which students revise and complete task of 5 key moments from the play. Gcse susan hill context revision in the woman in black. This section looks at the themes throughout the book including fear, the supernatural, revenge, isolation and the conspiracy of silence. Mr bruffs guide to gcse english language mr bruffs guide to gcse english literature aqa. These are some revision notes analysing some parts of the novel the woman in black, in preparation for the gcse english literature exam. Gothic literature is often extremely dark and descriptive. Woman in black official gcse thread the student room. Aqa gcse the woman in black 2016 official thread threads that have been done to death. Black girls rock loretta lynch is the most powerful lawyer in america gcse english literature unit 1 aqa only 23rd may 2015 why do white men pretend not to be attracted to black women.

Jennet humphrys monologue i remember the first time i saw that strange young man from london. Absolutely recommended and i am making ana read it immediately. I first read the woman in black back in 1990 i loved it then and i still love it now. The woman in black play gcse free essays studymode. To get some practice for the gcse exam, this english literature quiz will test you on a passage taken from susan hills the woman in black.

The woman in black, gcse essential revision notes notes. The woman in black by susan hill books the guardian. She is a ghost who kills all young children of crythin gifford, and she takes. These are presented through the setting, characters and. What a sorry sight he was, in his black bowler hat, long black coat and solemn look, as if he knew and had respect for my sister. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on susan hills the woman in black. The woman in black by susan hill an extensive collection of teaching resources for ks3 english prose, including classic texts and more obscure works. Although it was planned for section b of the ocr written exam it could be easily adapted for other exam boards.

Gcse enlish literature revision looking at susan hills the woman in black. One of my 3 favorite books, i had to own it in hardcover. The woman in black also known as jennet humfrye is surely an antagonist. Aug 15, 2012 even if youve seen the film and were disappointed, give the book a try. The woman in black uses the established fear of crythin giffords inhabitants as one of the main sources of horror and suspense. The woman in black, revision notes notes english gcse. The eeriness of the story is combined with delicious descriptive prose. Even if youve seen the film and were disappointed, give the book a try. Its been a while since i read the woman in black by susan hill, but when i read it, i really liked it. On christmas eve arthur kipps stepchildren invite him to tell a ghost story. This new take on susan hills classic story means that students and teachers now have an opportunity to study the woman in black in three different media. The woman in black is dressed in the same mourning garb she wore earlierher bonnet has been pushed back, though, and arthur can see that her face quite resembles bare bone, and bears an expression of desperate, yearning malevolence.

A concise biography of susan hill plus historical and literary context for the woman in black. Or, hey, light a candle and put on the haunted house soundtrack, if being scared is more your thing. The woman in black a notes the woman in black is a gothic novel by susan hill set in the nineteenth century. Choose the part of the woman in black which you want to read from the table of contents. Mix and match please sign in or join for free to suggest a change for this resource. Edmund clerihew bentleys the woman in black consists of 16 parts for ease of reading. Read the woman in black, free online version of the book by edmund clerihew bentley, on. A powerpoint on the key moments of the play the woman in black. Kipps is summoned to crythin gifford, a small market town on the north east coast of the united kingdom from his london offices, to attend the funeral of mrs alice. Jan 24, 20 description of the woman in black chapter 4 connotations.

Description of the woman in black chapter 4 connotations. The woman in black philip allan literature guide for gcse. The woman in black seemed to haunt me, even here, to sit on the end of my bed, to push her face suddenly close to mine as i lay asleep 11. The woman in black is an outstanding ghost story, full of atmosphere and laden with chills. The story has to be told, but must be difficult to tell. The united kingdom is the original publication place of this book. In 2012, a highly acclaimed film version of the woman in black hit the cinema screens, starring daniel radcliffe as arthur kipps.

Ultimately, the woman in black does exactly what it should it creeps, it unsettles, it horrifies. What real reader does not yearn, somewhere in the recesses of. This new take on susan hills classic story means that students and teachers now have an opportunity to study the woman in black in three different. Written in the traditional gothic style, susan hill has created a deepening plot which enhances the aspects of mystery and fear. Daniel radcliffe, who played harry potter, is the protagonist. Gcse susan hill passage revision in the woman in black. Gcse english literature the woman in black learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. The woman in black is one of my favorite books ever. Aficionados of the genre will love it but try to read it before you see the film version featuring harry potter star, daniel radcliffe. Read the woman in black online, free books by edmund. Buy the woman in black by susan hill from amazons fiction books store.

English literature gcse in may you will have to take an exam paper called exploring modern texts. The success of the tale is largely based on its simple nature, combined with the horror and gothic elements that have the ability to scare and create suspense. This section looks at the key characters in the woman in black by susan hill. Home gcse study tools english literature the woman in black the woman in black a revision quiz to help people with their knowledge of the book and key questions to be answered.

The horror fiction novel saw solicitor arthur kipps sent to the northern village of crythin gifford to settle the estate of the recently deceased alice drablow. Ks3 prose the woman in black by susan hill teachit english. The woman in black plot summary plot summary gcse english. She is a ghost who kills all young children of crythin gifford, and she takes vengeance on all happy parents for death of her son. Turn on all the lights and crank up some cheerful music, because youre going to need it with this one. Read the woman in black online, free books by edmund clerihew. Ocr gcse section b the woman in black key moments teaching.

Whistle and ill come to you is an extract from the woman in black. Whistle and ill come to you the woman in black study rocket. Feb 03, 2012 the woman in black shares with many ghost stories a principle of narrative reluctance. Professional post 1914 prosedrama teaching resources. As the book doesnt use, and is even disdainful of, typical gothic tropes such as the clanking of chains, of hooded monks and headless horsemen, which arthur describes as ghoulish, lurid inventions and. W hen i am emailed by pupils studying the woman in black for gcse and alevel, many refer to it as gothic, and indeed it forms part of a. Oct 10, 2010 the woman in black philip allan literature guide for gcse susan hill, margaret mulheran on. It is aimed at students in year 10 and year 11 and gives expert advice on how to improve your chance of passing the exam.

The woman in black context this gcse english literature quiz takes a look at context in the woman in black by susan hill. The woman in black shares with many ghost stories a principle of narrative reluctance. The woman in black study guide literature guide litcharts. Oct 10, 1983 i first read the woman in black back in 1990 i loved it then and i still love it now. The woman in black by susan hill an extensive collection of teaching resources for ks4 english prose, including the classic texts and more obscure works. Now in 2015 a sequel the angel of death continues the legacy. Feb 17, 2012 w hen i am emailed by pupils studying the woman in black for gcse and alevel, many refer to it as gothic, and indeed it forms part of a university course in gothic literature.