The Weight of Water (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Where does Kasienka move to?
Where does Kasienka move to?
England (from Poland with her mother)
Who bullies Kasienka at school?
Who bullies Kasienka at school?
Clair and her friends
What becomes Kasienka's source of strength?
What becomes Kasienka's source of strength?
Swimming
What does swimming symbolize for Kasienka?
What does swimming symbolize for Kasienka?
Her resilience
Who does Kasienka form a meaningful relationship with?
Who does Kasienka form a meaningful relationship with?
William
What does Kasienka discover about her father?
What does Kasienka discover about her father?
He has a new family
How does Kasienka assert confidence vs Clair?
How does Kasienka assert confidence vs Clair?
Through happiness and skill, not violence
What does standing up to Clair represent?
What does standing up to Clair represent?
Personal growth and resilience
Who does Kasienka support after moving?
Who does Kasienka support after moving?
Her mother
What does swimming help Kasienka regain?
What does swimming help Kasienka regain?
Confidence and control
How does Kasienka handle finding her father's new family?
How does Kasienka handle finding her father's new family?
With maturity and emotional resilience
Who does Kasienka build relationships with in dad's family?
Who does Kasienka build relationships with in dad's family?
Melanie and Briony (step-sister)
How does Kasienka describe her bullying experience?
How does Kasienka describe her bullying experience?
Like prey that cannot stop their pouncing