How Many Miles to Babylon?
Plot summary - CCEA
How Many Miles to Babylon? by Jennifer Johnston is the story of an unlikely friendship between two boys from very different social backgrounds and their experiences during World War One.
Characters - CCEA
How Many Miles to Babylon? is told from the point of view of Alec, the son of wealthy aristocrats who forms a strong friendship with Jerry, a farm labourer from a poor family.
Themes - CCEA
How Many Miles to Babylon? explores themes of friendship, family relationships, social class and the horror of war.
Form, structure and language - CCEA
How Many Miles to Babylon? is written in the style of a memoir and uses techniques such as foreshadowing, juxtaposition and animal imagery to depict the natural beauty of the boys' childhood, the coldness of Alec's family life and the horror of war.
Sample exam question - CCEA
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