Characterisation and Emotional Effect (HSC SSCE English Advanced): Flashcards
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Indirect characterisation technique
Indirect characterisation technique
Reveals chars via thoughts/actions, not direct description
Free indirect discourse (FID)
Free indirect discourse (FID)
Blends 3rd-person narration with characters' inner thoughts
Central tragedy in Gregor's transformation
Central tragedy in Gregor's transformation
His human mind persists in insect body, understands his loss
Gregor's character arc progression
Gregor's character arc progression
From optimistic denial to voluntary self-erasure/starvation
Apple assault scene
Apple assault scene
Mr. Samsa throws apples; one lodges in Gregor's back, festers
Grete's transformation arc
Grete's transformation arc
From caregiver to betrayer; most dramatic character evolution
Mr. Samsa's physical transformation
Mr. Samsa's physical transformation
From slovenly debtor to bank worker; gains vigour as Gregor falls
Charwoman's nickname for Gregor
Charwoman's nickname for Gregor
'Old dung beetle!' - represents blunt pragmatism
Emotional effect: no catharsis means
Emotional effect: no catharsis means
Unlike traditional tragedy, offers no emotional release/redemption
Theme of conditional love reveals
Theme of conditional love reveals
Families may abandon members who cease providing economic value