1. 7. The final meeting with Francis:
The physical change in Nicole – p89
Her voice – p90
Her apology to Francis – p90
Her maturity and self-awareness- p91
How she dealt with the assault – p92
How she feels now –p92-93
How Francis now sees the relationship – p93
Her advice to Francis – p94 and p95
2. The mystery of Nicole:
She is an outsider – p9
She is always distant – p10
What Norman Rocheleau said about Nicole – p16
Rumours about Nicole – p17
Nicole keeps to herself at the Wreck centre – p32
1. How Francis sees her:
Religious ideal – p9
The ‘connection’ – p9
His devotion – p10
Francis desire to protect her – p10
How much Francis loves her – p12
Francis begins to see her in a more physical way - p32
3. Relationship with Larry La Salle:
Physical closeness of the dancing p42
Larry singles Nicole out at the Wreck centre – p42
Irony of the song title – p42
Nicole is influenced by Larry’s advice – p44
What she tells Francis about how Larry made her feel – p91
6. The return of Larry:
Larry’s reaction to Nicole – p62
Her reaction when Francis promises to buy her a dress – p64
Her words to Francis at the parade and his response – p65 – the irony?
Her reaction to Francis after the assault – p68
What she tells Francis she feels – p72
Pupils to find relevant quotations for statements using Puffin Edition.
Boxes can be cut out and pupils write relevant quotations [and explanations] around each box
4. Nicole at the Wreck Centre:
What she tells Francis about his table tennis and the effect this has on him p43-44
Her support of Francis – p44-45
Her reaction when Francis wins the tournament - p46
Her reaction when Francis beats Larry - p48
5. The growing relationship with Francis:
They share a love of reading – p53
They begin dating – p53
The first kiss – p54
Her teasing of Francis – p54
Her ambitions in life – p55