The Past

In George Orwell's 1984 a character says, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." The past may be behind us, but its events—and how we remember them—have a profound effect on the present. In this collection explore texts that examine the complications and complexities of the past.

Publication year 2021

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Identity: Race, Relationships: Friendship, Relationships: Family, Life/Time: The Past, Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice, Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality

Tags Children's Literature, Education, Education, Modern Classic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction


Publication year 1961

Genre Short Story, Fiction

Themes Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality, Life/Time: The Past

Tags Allegory / Fable / Parable, Classic Fiction, Religion / Spirituality, Philosophy, Colonialism / Postcolonialism, Education, Education