Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden

Even if we survive this, I know I’ll never feel safe again.” The group of teenagers defend themselves in a town full of violence and tragedy to stay alive or be killed.Īn example of many scenes about survival is when Ellie, Corrie and Kevin, go to the showground to try and find their families where their enemies have them hostage. Invasions only happen in other countries and on TV. “Ellie, I just can’t believe this is happening. He also uses imagery as well to define each incident and feeling in clear detail. The author (John Marsden) uses many narrative techniques (Inner monologue, plot development, comparison, direct speech, short sentences to build up tension, choice of words, use of sound words) to get the messageĪnd importance of the theme across to the reader. The novel addresses numerous themes and issues that occur in our society today.

The group of young teenagers not only fight against the enemy, they learn to be independent. became trapped in a war and have to make decisions and plan defiance they may have never come across before. John Marsden’s electrifying novel, ‘Tomorrow When the War Began, discovers how Ellie, Fi, Corrie etc. Through life, one of many roles of a parent is to teach their kids how to survive in the world, but when this young group of teenagers set out on a camping trip, they need to learn the important skills of being in a rural war. One of the main themes in “Tomorrow When the War Began” is survival.

Tomorrow, When the War Began by John Marsden