Analysis: Part 1 (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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From whose perspective is the story narrated?
From whose perspective is the story narrated?
Captain Bill Torvald in first person
How long had Bill been away from his home island of Seleskay before returning?
How long had Bill been away from his home island of Seleskay before returning?
Approximately 50 years
What does the first section (lines 1-20) of the story establish?
What does the first section (lines 1-20) of the story establish?
An equilibrium of Andrina's regular visits
The word 'ministrations' to describe Andrina's care has what double meaning?
The word 'ministrations' to describe Andrina's care has what double meaning?
Practical care & spiritual/religious care
What does Bill compare himself to when describing his laboured breathing during illness?
What does Bill compare himself to when describing his laboured breathing during illness?
A fish out of water
What imagery is Andrina consistently associated with that foreshadows her ghostly nature?
What imagery is Andrina consistently associated with that foreshadows her ghostly nature?
Twilight, shadows & soft movements
Bill compares Andrina's words to what nautical safety device?
Bill compares Andrina's words to what nautical safety device?
A bell-buoy guiding ships in fog
The gramophone simile (rusty needle on worn wax) conveys what about Bill's memories?
The gramophone simile (rusty needle on worn wax) conveys what about Bill's memories?
Repetitive, deteriorating & painful
Why is the line 'many ghosts had been awakened' dramatically ironic?
Why is the line 'many ghosts had been awakened' dramatically ironic?
Bill speaks metaphorically but it's literal
What tone characterizes the final section after Bill reads Sigrid's letter?
What tone characterizes the final section after Bill reads Sigrid's letter?
Peace & acceptance with brightness imagery