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English Essay
Past the Shallows
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “George had killed his parents, burnt them alive, while they were sleeping in their bed.” | Violent imagery is used to position George as a figure shrouded in brutality and rumor. This causes the reader to fear George, prior to his kindness revealed later on. |
| “George had killed his parents, burnt them alive, while they were sleeping in their bed.” PT2 | Syntax is also used here to create an overwhelming rhythm, mirroring the ways the community piles judgement onto George. This accentuates the poor reputation of George and elicits an empathetic response from the reader. |
| “George didn’t say much, but he seemed to be listening” | subdued, melancholic tone is used to reflect George’s quiet sadness and loneliness as a result of his unjust isolation. This informs the reader of the detrimental effect which isolation and loneliness can have on an individual's emotions and behavior. |
| “If you weren’t such a little freak, I'd beat the crap out of you.” | The use of colloquial language adds realism and emphasises the casual cruelty of the threat. This informs the reader of Miles' reputation with children his age, encouraging an empathetic response upon discovering Miles' circumstances. |
| “If you weren’t such a little freak, I'd beat the crap out of you.” PT2 | Violent imagery creates a vivid representation of physical harm, highlighting the aggression Miles faces for being an outcast from his peers. This builds tension for the reader and exacerbates the many pains associated with an isolated lifestyle. |
| “But you’ll have to go out through the lounge.” | The cautious tone alludes to the idea that the Father is frequently abusive when under the influence, and that this has left a traumatic impact on Miles. This creates a sense of unease in the reader upon recognising the young boy's unfortunate circumstanc |
| “Cloudy was special, always brighter, and Harry was free to run along this beach until the end of time” | symbolism is used, representing ‘cloudy beach’ as a world untouched by the dark trauma associated with Harry’s life. This highlights the deep longing Miles has for Harry to find peace after countless years of suffering and parental abuse. |
| “Cloudy was special, always brighter, and Harry was free to run along this beach until the end of time” PT2 | The reader is forced to reflect on the tragedy of Harry’s youthful demise and experience feelings of empathy not just for the deceased Harry, but also those left to mourn his absence. |
| "George grabbed him up quick, pulled him in tight. “Don’t look back,” he said.” | The phrase “don’t look back” is a metaphor about turning away from the grief and trauma associated with the Tasmanian fishing village as a result of the Fathers destructiveness. |
| "George grabbed him up quick, pulled him in tight. “Don’t look back,” he said.” PT2 | This suggests that Miles should move away from his dysfunctional family and start a new life, informing the viewer of the immense emotional bond that forms when individuals endure suffering together. |
| Intro 1 | Past The Shallows is a 2014 Prose Fiction novel set in a rural Tasmanian fishing town during the 1980s. This text, written by Australian novelist Favel Parrett, follows a dysfunctional family with an abusive father alongside his three sons Joe Miles and H |
| Intro 2 | This text explores the pain of isolation and loneliness as well as the difficulty of coping with grief and trauma. Using a variety of literary devices, the author examines the inconsistencies, paradoxes, and anomalies of human behavior. |
| Opening line | Novels are a powerful form of literature which can portray human emotion, qualities and shared experience while providing deeper insights into the inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivation. |
Created by:
zac taylor
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