Ciaran's English Journal

Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye are both world famous novels focusing on the fragility of the modern teenager and the struggles faced in reaching adolescence. In both novels symbolism in structure, objects and language are… Continue Reading →

For my English coursework I am currently reading the adventures of Tom Sawyer. What I find most interesting in this novel is Twain’s way exploring the simple things of the 19th century society in America with such clearly detailed analysis…. Continue Reading →

Aron Ralston is the man who famously survived a canyoneering accident in which he had to go to extreme circumstances to survive. Ralston was hiking in South-eastern Utah when he fell down a slot canyon. He survived the fall but… Continue Reading →

Joe is a funny old man. Every person has their own views on him… One way we respond to Joe is that we see him as foolish. For starters, for Joe to be climbing up mountain where no-one had ever… Continue Reading →

Here you will be able to create, edit and receive feedback on pieces of work that you will complete as part of English. You will be able to use this as a way to develop your writing and thinking outside… Continue Reading →