SEKOLAH TUN FATIMAH

HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT – FORM 1(2009) / FORM 2 (2010)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

POTATO PEOPLE by ANGELA WRIGHT

NAME = BATRISYIA BINTI MUHAMMAD LOTFFI

CLASS (2009) = 1 BERSIH

CLASS (2010) = 2 BERSIH

 CONTENTS

I. TITLE
II. AUTHOR
III.CHAPTER SUMMARIES
IV.PLOT / SYNOPSIS
V. SETTING
VI.CHARACTERS
VII.THEMES
VIII.MORAL VALUES
IX.WHY DID I ENJOY READING THE NOVEL?

TITLE
The title of this story is Potato People by Angela Wright.

Chapter Summaries
SYNOPSIS
Patrick Flynne was born and bred in the little village of Skullgoragh. The land in
Skullgoragh belongs to Lord Egham. Mr. Graystone is a cruel man who ill- treats
the villagers. The entire village is burnt and the villagers are forced to leave the
land. Sean persuades him to leave Ireland. On his way to America, he meets a
young gypsy girl, Marie. During the journey Patrick and Marie have to overcome
many hardships. However, Patrick never forgets his past or the lessons he learned
from it. He helps and takes care the homeless who turn up his door.

PLOT
 SETTING

The story is set in 19th century Ireland during the potato blight, a plant disease
which spreads across the land. Due to this, famine is rampant in the country. The
main character, Patrick, lives in a village by the name of Skullgoragh. Later,
Patrick goes on a journey to America and eventually lives in California.

Name Character trails Evidence

Patrick Flynne a. Naïve and 1. He follows what Sean says and believes everything
trusting that Marie tells him.
b. Kind 2. He never forgets what happened in Ireland and always
 c. Strong helps the poor.
d. Loyal 3. Although faced with adversity he is determined to go
to America and make a new life for himself.
4. He tries to help Sean when Sean is caught by the
soldiers.
Marie a. Independent 1. She travels alone and is able to protect herself.
b. Optimistic 2. Despite the depressing circumstances surrounding her,
c. Resourceful she remains cheerful and always thinks positively.
d. Street- wise 3. She helps Patrick get into the House of Lights so that
they can get food.
4. She knows how to handle the hungry people in the
forest.
Sean a. Brave 1. He leads the village to confront the British soldiers.
b. Vengeful 2. He kills Mr. Graystone and his dogs after his village is
c. Self- sacrificing destroyed.
d. Kind 3. He is willing to be caught without bringing Patrick is
able to escape to America.
4. He is willing to help Patrick go to America.
Mr. Graystone a. Cruel 1. He orders his men to destroy the village without
b. Intimidating compassion.
c. Has no 2. He always rides on a big black horse and brings his
conscience two dogs with him.
3. He is pleased when the village is destroyed.
Peter O’Connor a. Kind 1. He rescues Mary and looks after her although she is
b. Friendly and stranger.
cheerful 2. He is described as a friendly and jolly man and is able
c. Determined to start a conversation with strangers.
3. He is determined to start a new life in America with
Mary.
Lord Francis a. Cold- hearted 1. He chases the villagers off his land when they cannot
Egham b. Uncaring afford to pay the rent although he knows they are
destitute.
2. Although he owns land in Ireland he has only been to
Ireland once and leaves the running of his estate to
Mr. Graystone.
 THEMES

1. Determination
2. Perseverance
3. Compassion
4. Friendship
 MORAL VALUES

1. We have the ability to shape our future.

2. We must always persevere in order to succeed.
3. We must always help the poor and needy.
4. We must loyal to our friends.
5. We must be kind to all people around us.