What does ‘bewildered’ mean in line 4?
Bewildered means confused, puzzled, or unsure what is happening or how to react. Peter doesn’t understand why Miss Lucy is focusing on him or what she’s about
What feeling is the writer trying to create by using the word bewildered in line 4?
It creates a feeling of unease and vulnerability. It shows that Peter is: not prepared for what’s coming and uncomfortable being singled out
Read lines 18–20 again. What do you think Miss Lucy means? What can we infer?
The students have been given information, but it has been deliberately vague or incomplete. They don't know the full story.
Read lines 23–27 again. How does this fit into themes of dystopian society?
These lines strongly reflect dystopian themes, especially: Lack of free will – their futures are already decided Dehumanisation.
What does ‘gaze’ mean in line 32?
Gaze means a steady, thoughtful look.
How did the children’s attitudes change after the conversation? Why?
Jokes about donations stopped the topic became serious and sombre, not embarrassing they avoided it, but with understanding rather than ignorance
