The Victorian Association for the Teaching of English (VATE) is a professional body established to promote the interests of English education and to allow English educators in Victoria, Australia, to exchange ideas. It brings together teachers in government, Catholic and independent schools, as well as tertiary educators and pre-service teachers. VATE Inside Stories is a series of guides to literary texts and films written by experienced teachers for classroom use or to help prepare students for exams or essay writing. For more information about VATE, please visit our website: www.vate.org.au.