'The Cone Gatherers' - theories behind Duror's crimes
Description
Waiting in Lady Runcie Campbell鈥檚 grand house, Wallace expresses his rage and disgust at Duror鈥檚 murder of Calum. He presents his theory that Duror was out for any excuse to kill Calum, and found one when Calum鈥檚 brother Neil disobeyed an order from the upper class Lady Runcie Campbell. THE CLIP INCLUDES THEMES OF VIOLENCE AND PREJUDICE AND SCENES WITH A GUN.
Classroom Ideas
Students could examine the way in which class division is presented, particularly focusing on Wallace鈥檚 analysis of Lady Runcie Campbell forcing the cone gatherers to leave the beach hut. Encourage students to think about why she did this and write down their justifications. Also consider the way in which Duror views class (he is conservative and believes in hierarchy). How would these views trigger an excuse to kill Calum? Ask students to write a short essay explaining their reasoning.
The Cone Gatherers
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