'The Cone Gatherers' - characterisation of Calum and Neil
Description
Neil and Calum argue over an injured rabbit. Neil becomes impatient and angry at Calum鈥檚 sympathetic heart, and knows that interfering with the gamekeeper Duror鈥檚 snares could land them in trouble. Mr Tulloch expresses his overview of Neil and Calum鈥檚 personalities. The clip features scenes with a gun.
Classroom Ideas
Students should consider themes of lightness and darkness, war and the destruction of innocence. Link Calum with innocence (lightness). Examine the relationship between the two brothers. Why is Neil quickly irritated? (He feels responsible and worried for Calum who is na茂ve to the brutality of the world). We see Neil softening towards Calum. Why does Calum promise to leave animals alone? Discuss inner conflict between wanting to be 鈥榤anly鈥 and wanting to be caring. Consider Duror as the 鈥榯hreatening force鈥 (darkness). Who is he pointing the gun at and why? Ask students to write down the character traits for both Calum and Duror - encourage them to compare and discuss their differences.
The Cone Gatherers
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