These pages have previously appeared on the soon-to-be defunct Geocities site. The links immediately below lead to pages which contain my own thoughts and ideas on a variety of subjects. They have been posted on the internet in the hope that they will be of some interest and stimulate discussion. To the right of these links to my own pages, you will find links to associated pages outwith my own site, or written by someone other than myself.
I have grouped the pages under the following headings:
Pages associated with "Les Miserables" and Victor Hugo:
Main Page - discussion of characters and themes in "Les Miserables"
Film versions of "Les Miserables"
Valjean and Javert - a comparison
Similarities between Notre Dame and Les Mis
Philosophy-based pages:
Some personal thoughts about religion
Existentialism and the mutiny on the Bounty
Teaching (and learning!):
Curriculum for Excellence - a personal response
Tutoring and mentoring of student teachers
Self Evaluation and impact on learners
French literature and films:
Film favourites:
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Invergordon Academy Modern Languages Department
Movement for Extra Resources in the Domain of Education (M.E.R.D.E.)
Alternatively, please click on one of the links below to go to the page as described:
Information about the game, but also about various aspects of "Les Miserables" adaptations.
Paralleles et oppositions entre Jean Valjean et Javert dans Les Miserables
An excellent and detailed essay on similarities and differences between Valjean and Javert (in French), written by a Czech student.
A political interpretation of Les Miserables
An excellent essay on similarities between Hugo's work and that of Karl Marx, written by a Scottish student.
An opportunity to share opinions and materials with other teachers
An excellent and comprehensive site devoted to Hugo's works
A site of notes and information about Hugo’s tale.
A site which includes lyrics to the songs of the show
Home page for the school where I teach.
An excellent site containing images of the Highlands of Scotland
The best site for information about films