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'The Cone Gatherers' - conclusion
Description
Wallace reiterates the idea that Duror killed Calum to try to cleanse his own twisted hatred of the world, as he saw Calum as embodying ugliness, which Duror couldn鈥檛 stand. When this didn鈥檛 work, Duror turns his gun on himself. The two detectives then leave to return to Glasgow.
Classroom Ideas
Ask students to list the reasons given as to why Duror killed himself and whether the novel鈥檚 climax leaves a positive or negative message. They should consider how the conclusion relates to the novel鈥檚 themes. Ask students to consider the relevance of this text to their own lives, thinking about topics such as prejudice, injustice, disability, discrimination, responsibility and respect for others.
The Cone Gatherers
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