Boys Don't Cry

Part ofEnglish Literature

  • Boys Don't Cry

    • Plot in Boys Don't Cry - Edexcel

      Boys Don’t Cry was written by Malorie Blackman – the author who also wrote Noughts and Crosses. It was published in 2011 and is set in modern-day Britain.

    • Characters in Boys Don't Cry - Edexcel

      Boys Don’t Cry focuses on the Bridgeman family. The main characters are Dante, his brother Adam and their father Tyler. Secondary characters include Collette, Veronica and Josh.

    • Themes in Boys Don't Cry - Edexcel

      A theme is a big idea that can be found throughout the text. There are many themes to explore in Boys Don’t Cry, including: family, parenting, bravery and responsibility.

    • Context in Boys Don't Cry - Edexcel

      Context refers to the background of a novel. Boys Don’t Cry is a realistic novel set in recognisable, modern Britain. Its context reflects issues which are relevant today.

    • Exam-style question for Boys Don't Cry - Edexcel

      For Edexcel, Boys Don’t Cry is examined in Paper 1, Section B: Post 1914 Prose/ Drama. This is a closed book exam.

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