Characters and Relationships (HSC SSCE English Standard): Quizzes
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What parental responsibility does Miles take on for his younger brother Harry?
What parental responsibility does Miles take on for his younger brother Harry?
Protecting & caring for him
What specific fear does Harry have that contrasts ironically with his coastal environment?
What specific fear does Harry have that contrasts ironically with his coastal environment?
Fear of water (water-phobia)
Whose shark tooth necklace does Dad recognise during the storm, revealing Harry's true paternity?
Whose shark tooth necklace does Dad recognise during the storm, revealing Harry's true paternity?
Uncle Nick's necklace
What does the shark tooth necklace Miles gives to Harry symbolise?
What does the shark tooth necklace Miles gives to Harry symbolise?
Protection & connection
How does Joe initially respond to the family trauma before his eventual redemption?
How does Joe initially respond to the family trauma before his eventual redemption?
He sails away alone (self-preservation)
What surrogate familial role does the reclusive George Fuller provide for Harry?
What surrogate familial role does the reclusive George Fuller provide for Harry?
Grandfather figure
What activity provides Miles with emotional escape and transcendence from his harsh reality?
What activity provides Miles with emotional escape and transcendence from his harsh reality?
Surfing
What happens to Harry during the climactic storm sequence?
What happens to Harry during the climactic storm sequence?
He is thrown overboard & drowns
Which character trait best describes Dad's pattern of behaviour throughout the novel?
Which character trait best describes Dad's pattern of behaviour throughout the novel?
Destructive masculinity
How does Aunty Jean respond to her suspicions about Harry's paternity and the family abuse?
How does Aunty Jean respond to her suspicions about Harry's paternity and the family abuse?
She remains distant (passive awareness)