It is impossible to 'teach' this entirely within lesson time private reading, directed by a teacher or other well-read person, is essential. Personal and independent judgements are encouraged, but should be made against a background of familiarity with established or current attitudes. Students would do well to develop maturity as readers, to discover the historical and cultural diversity of western literature, with some of its history to recognize different literary forms, genres and conventions. While examiners hope that students will enjoy studying these things, they recognize that this enjoyment will rarely be simple or immediate in the case of demanding texts. Broadly speaking, students are asked to examine works in terms of their content ( what they are about) and the author's technique ( how they are composed). It is assumed by the examiners that literature is a humane subject that is, that books set for study explore and interpret values and attitudes in the real world, although they must also be judged in their own right as imaginative works depicting an alternative reality or alternative view of the world. Ideas presented here need to be supported by textual reference (either summary of narrative detail or brief direct quotation, as appropriate do not quote at length: you gain no credit for this in an 'open book' exam, the point of the reference will not be clear, and you are wasting time!). It is not a substitute for close study of the novel. The purpose of this study guide is to help you find your way around the text, and to introduce subjects which may be set by examiners. If you have any comments or suggestions to make about this page, please e-mail me by clicking on this link. Please use the hyperlinks in the table above to navigate this page. But it is suitable for university students and the general reader who is interested in Brighton Rock. This study guide is intended for students preparing for exams at GCE Advanced (A2) level and Advanced Supplementary (AS) level. Navigation Home page Contents Forum Maximize Search Comment Mail me Author

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