Plot (Scottish Highers English): Flashcards
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Hermit's location relative to village
Hermit's location relative to village
Outskirts of village, not within it
Description of hermit's dwelling
Description of hermit's dwelling
Tin hut with tall narrow chimney
Villagers' invented story about hermit's past
Villagers' invented story about hermit's past
He was 'crossed in love' by a woman
Hermit's relationship with alcohol
Hermit's relationship with alcohol
Never drinks alcohol
Why hermit becomes source of unease
Why hermit becomes source of unease
Self-sufficiency threatens their community way of life
Old husband's reaction to hermit
Old husband's reaction to hermit
Tries to leave as hermit but returns in defeat
What schoolmaster sees when spying on hermit
What schoolmaster sees when spying on hermit
Hermit sitting quietly doing nothing, appearing content
Fate of middle-aged bachelor
Fate of middle-aged bachelor
Mental breakdown; taken to asylum
Sign of hermit's departure
Sign of hermit's departure
No smoke from chimney; door left open
Villagers' reaction after hermit leaves
Villagers' reaction after hermit leaves
Relief; destroy hut to erase his memory