Miss Hayduk's ELA A30: The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Do you think that the story of John and Polly Wilson is important for Canadians to know? Why or why not?

Respond to the following statement from page 207:
“Polly Wilson and the children were not the only victims.”

Do you think that John taking the stand would have helped or hurt his defense? Why?

What do you think of Arthur Ellis’ characterization of himself as “but one cog in the machinery of justice” (195)?

What do you think of Jessie's involvement in John's defence?

Describe what you think would have happened inside the jury deliberation room of Wilson's trial.

What do you think of John's revised statement?