After Darkness (NEAP)

The Neap English Text Guide to After Darkness by Christine Piper features:

a general introduction to the text
an easy-to-follow layout
background information on the author of After Darkness, such as personal history and writing career
the historical and cultural contexts in which the text was written, such as the pearling industry in Broome in Western Australia in 1938, biological warfare research in Tokyo in the mid-1930s, and Loveday Camp in South Australia in 1942
key quotes for each chapter in addition to detailed chapter summaries
in-depth main character summaries and secondary character summaries coupled with key words selected to describe each character
analysis of the central themes in After Darkness, such as silence and duty, the consequence of silence,
and prejudice
critical reception and perspectives of the text
images to help with learning, such as a flowchart of the events in the text, and an image of pearl divers in Broome in Western Australia
a guide to planning and writing an essay
two sample essays; one with essay structure explained as well as one complete essay
focus questions as well as further exam-style questions
marginal notes explaining key passages, ideas, terms and characters
a bibliography and further reading section
the expertise of practising VCE English teachers.