The following are the novels studied in the literature component in English Language.

1. Black Beuty
- Anna Sewell
2. The Boscombe Valley Mystery
- Arthur Conan Doyle
3. Journey to the Centre of the Earth - Jules Verne
1. Based on one novel above, write about a character you like. Provide evidence from the text to support
your answer.
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2. Based on one novel above, write on one of the themes in the novel. Provide evidence from the text to
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3. Based on one novel above, write on the most exciting event in the book. Provide evidence from the text
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4. Based on one novel above, describe a moral lesson you have learnt. Provide evidence from the text to
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5. Based on one novel above, give your reasons why you enjoyed reading the novel. Provide evidence from
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The character I like in Journey to the Centre of the Earth is Hans Bjelke. He was very reliable guide. When he was
engaged to go on the trip, he brought all the necessary supplies for the trip. He bravely led Axel and the Professor
though the cave. This shows his initiative. When they had to climb down the cave, he had the ropes ready for them. He
knew his responsibilities as a guide. When they run out of water, he went on his own to explore the cave. He was
courageous to do so and he was successfully in finding a stream behind the cave walls.

One of the main themes in Journey to the Centre of the Earth is perseverance. This trait is evident in Professor
Lidenbrock. The journey was dangerous, filled with difficulties and obstacles but he had the perseverance to find the
centre of the Earth. He would not quit but met the challenges with great determination. Finally he fulfilled his desire to
complete the journey to the centre of the Earth. Even when Axel questioned him, the Professor preserved in his quest
and faced all difficulties and challenges. This shows when a person has perseverance, there will be success.

The most exciting event in Journey to the Centre of the Earth was when the travelers were crossing Lidenbrock Sea.
They saw a porpoise, a sea lizard, a sea turtle and a sea serpent in the sea. Axel wanted to shoot them but Hans
stopped him. The Professor Lidenbrock saw two creatures through his telescope. They were the ichthyosaurus and the
plesiosaurus. These two prehistoric creatures were fighting each other. The plesiosaurus was killed. This exciting
event made the story memorable.

One moral lesson I have learnt from the novel is courage and determination. Professor Lidenbrocks quest to find the
centre of the Earth is difficult and dangerous. Yet he was full determination to pursue the journey. Although he faced a
lot of challenges and obstacles, he never gave up. He was determined to complete the journey and make the great
discovery. Even his nephew doubted him and wanted to turn back when they ran out of water. However, the Professor
pushed on and continued the quest. With courage and determination he succeeded in his quest.

I enjoyed this book as it has an interesting plot and story. Professor Lidenbrocks quest to journey to the centre of the
Earth is remarkable. From the beginning we know the journey would be dangerous. The journey was full of exciting
and dangerous adventures. They nearly died because they ran out of water. The encounters with prehistoric creatures
and strange plants were amazing and thrilling. They had to make the journey across the Lidenbrock Sea in a raft. This
was an exciting and challenging event. This novel also depicts good values like determination, courage and
perseverance.