The Witness for the Prosecution: Analyzing Characters and Crafting a Summary

 The Witness for the Prosecution: Analyzing Characters and Crafting a Summary

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to analyze the characters and write a summary of The Witness for the Prosecution.

What do you already know about the Witness for the Prosecution?

Where is the setting of 'The Witness for the Prosecution'?

1. New York
2. London
3. Paris
4. Berlin

Who is the accused in 'The Witness for the Prosecution'?

1. Leonard Vole
2. John Mayhew
3. Romaine Vole
4. Emily French

What is the occupation of Sir Wilfrid Robarts in the play?

1. Journalist
2. Doctor
3. Detective
4. Barrister

Introduction to The Witness for the Prosecution

The Witness for the Prosecution is a gripping short story by Agatha Christie, known for its unexpected twists and turns.

Key Characters

The story features characters like Leonard Vole, Emily French, and Sir Wilfrid Robarts. Each character plays a crucial role in the plot.

Character Analysis: Leonard Vole

Leonard Vole is the primary suspect in the murder case. He is charming, but his motives and actions are under scrutiny.

Character Analysis: Emily French

Emily French is the murder victim. She is portrayed as wealthy and vulnerable, with a complex history that intertwines with the other characters.

Character Analysis: Sir Wilfrid Robarts

Sir Wilfrid Robarts is Leonard Vole's defense attorney. He is a seasoned lawyer with a sharp mind and a knack for uncovering the truth.

Writing a Summary

Crafting a summary requires capturing the main events and key developments in the story, as well as the motivations and actions of the characters.

Summary Activity

In pairs, write a brief summary of The Witness for the Prosecution, highlighting the pivotal moments and character dynamics.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.