Un Sac de Billes – Joseph Joffo - Introduction to the Novel

This clear and engaging introduction, written in French, provides an accessible overview of Joseph Joffo’s autobiographical novel Un Sac de Billes.

Key features:

• Concise summary of the plot and historical setting during the German Occupation of France
• Exploration of the narrative perspective from a child’s point of view
• Analysis of key themes including lost innocence, family solidarity, and courage
• Discussion of important symbols, notably the bag of marbles
• Examination of the novel’s tone, style, and its sensitive portrayal of Jewish persecution

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.