Never Let Me Go: Themes (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Kathy, Ruth & Tommy are
Kathy, Ruth & Tommy are
Clones
'Possibles' definition
'Possibles' definition
People they were cloned from
Collections at Hailsham represent
Collections at Hailsham represent
Attempts at individuality
Story narrated through
Story narrated through
Kathy's memories
Most important relationships for clones
Most important relationships for clones
Friendships (no families)
Kathy's role after Hailsham
Kathy's role after Hailsham
Carer for former students
Who controls Hailsham students
Who controls Hailsham students
Guardians
Clones' inevitable destiny
Clones' inevitable destiny
Becoming organ donors
Tommy's outburst reveals
Tommy's outburst reveals
Hopelessness about inescapable fate
Ruth's aspiration (clashes w/ fate)
Ruth's aspiration (clashes w/ fate)
Normal life (e.g. office work)
Norfolk symbolises
Norfolk symbolises
Place where lost things are found
Inevitably lost when clones mature
Inevitably lost when clones mature
Innocence
What keeps K, R & T connected
What keeps K, R & T connected
Shared history at Hailsham
Clones lack due to control
Clones lack due to control
Autonomy/freedom