Flipping Fantastic- Theme and Setting

                               

Themes of the "Flipping Fantastic"

There are a few themes in this story. They are:

   1.    The relationship between brothers

           Being twins, the two brothers are extremely close to each
           other. 

           They depend on each other a lot and they fear
           being separated.

   2.    The pain of separation
           The twins experience the pain of separation when they have
           to go to different schools.

   3.    Fear of change

           The twins fear change as they are very comfortable as they
           are presently.
           They are worried as they know their lives will be very
           different when they go to another school, especially if
           they go to different schools.

   4.    Mother's love
           The mother's love for her children is unlimited. 

           She is proud and supportive of both her sons. 

           She understands their characters well and 

           worries about them constantly. 

           She refuses to accept that Tristan has disabilities and 

           her attitudes helps Tristan carry on with life in a positive 

           manner.

   5.    Adapting to new environments
           The twins learn that they cannot fight change and they have
           to adapt to their new environments.
           In the end, they find that they need not have worried as they
           adapt to their new school quickly and are extremely happy
           there.

Setting of  the "Flipping Fantastic"

Time	Place
- End of Primary School.                   - Going to Secondary School.	- The place where the narration is written is  not mentioned although three places are referred to in the story.  - The places referred to are Peter Hill Primary, Highfields and Chesterlea Grange.

Chesterlea Grange

Moral Values of the "Flipping Fantastic"
1. It is important to get co-operation and support from family
     members to make good decisions.
2. Parents who are patient and understanding can build a child's
     confidence and self-esteem.

Point of View of the "Flipping Fantastic"

This story is told in the first person point of view. It is in the form 

of a diary or journal. The three main characters give their 

personal points of view on the events and incidents that occur in the story.