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Wild Duck — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 6 · English Literature

4 concept maps of Wild Duck for ICSE Class 6 English Literature, each also written out as a text outline. Maps: Wild Duck – Complete Chapter Overview.

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4 Concept Maps

Wild Duck – Complete Chapter Overview

Wild Duck – Complete Chapter Overview

The map in words

  • Wild Duck
    • Author
      • Romesh Gunesekera
      • Born in Sri Lanka
      • Lives in Britain
    • Plot
      • Father and Son on a Lake
      • Huge Flock of Teal Arrives
      • Father Misses the Ducks
      • Boy Shoots the Leader
      • Duck Found Alive
      • Boy Nurses the Duck at Home
      • Boy Throws Gun Away
      • Father Feels Peace
    • Characters
      • The Boy
        • Bird Lover
        • Patient and Steady
        • Compassionate
        • Morally Courageous
      • The Father
        • Experienced Hunter
        • Teaches the Boy
        • Learns from the Boy
        • Feels Peace at End
    • Themes
      • Compassion
      • Respect for Nature
      • Teaching and Learning
      • Moral Courage
      • Growing Up
    • Settings
      • Lake in the Wilderness
        • Late Afternoon
        • Sky Changes Colours
        • Wild and Beautiful
      • Home and Backyard
        • Boy Nurses the Duck
        • Duck Cannot Fly Again
    • Literary Devices
      • Simile
        • Broken Wing Like a Sail
      • Imagery
        • Colours of Sky
      • Contrast
        • Beauty vs Violence
      • Sensory Language
        • Touch Sight Sound
    • Grammar
      • Finite Verbs
        • Change with Subject
        • Change with Tense
      • Non-Finite Verbs
        • Infinitive to plus verb
        • Gerund verb plus ing as noun
        • Participle

Shows the progression from the lake setting to the home setting and how the story moves between these two important locations

Shows the progression from the lake setting to the home setting and how the story moves between these two important locations

The map in words

  • Wilderness Lake
    • Hunting Trip: Moment of Truth
      • Boy Shoots Duck: Emotional Change
        • Returns Home: Boy's Backyard
          • Caring for Duck: New Understanding

Mind map showing the characteristics of the two main characters and their relationship

Mind map showing the characteristics of the two main characters and their relationship

The map in words

  • Father and Son
    • The Father
      • Experienced hunter
      • Teaches technique
      • Values success
    • The Son
      • Young and eager
      • Loves nature
      • Shows compassion
    • Their Bond
      • Shared experience
      • Different values
      • Mutual learning

Themes and Character Development in 'Wild Duck'

Themes and Character Development in 'Wild Duck'

The map in words

  • Themes and Character Development in 'Wild Duck'
    • Father-Son Relationship
    • Transformation of the Boy
    • Nature and Its Beauty
    • Moral Lessons
    • Symbolism in the Story
    • Literary Devices

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Wild Duck for ICSE Class 6 English Literature?
Key topics in Wild Duck include Summary and Plot Overview, Themes and Messages, Characters and Their Roles, Grammar Focus: Finite and Non-Finite Verbs. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
What do the concept maps for Wild Duck show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Wild Duck connect: Wild Duck – Complete Chapter Overview; Shows the progression from the lake setting to the home setting and how the story moves between these two important locations. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Wild Duck for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 92 practice questions on Wild Duck. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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