Themes (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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How does Kya's identity relate to the marsh?
How does Kya's identity relate to the marsh?
Kya sees the marsh as her family, shaping her identity.
What labels does Kya face from the community?
What labels does Kya face from the community?
Kya is labeled as 'Marsh Trash', reinforcing her isolation.
What survival skills does Kya learn?
What survival skills does Kya learn?
Kya learns to fish, collect mussels, and tend to the land.
What does Kya's act of killing Chase signify?
What does Kya's act of killing Chase signify?
It's a survival instinct to protect herself from fear.
How is isolation depicted in Kya's life?
How is isolation depicted in Kya's life?
Kya’s isolation fosters reliance on nature for survival.
What role does prejudice play in the story?
What role does prejudice play in the story?
Kya faces judgment, labeled 'swamp trash' by society.
How does prejudice affect Kya's trial?
How does prejudice affect Kya's trial?
Societal biases against Kya overshadow the evidence.
What does Kya rely on for companionship?
What does Kya rely on for companionship?
Kya relies on nature as her sole companion in isolation.
What emotional aspect of survival does Kya experience?
What emotional aspect of survival does Kya experience?
She navigates trauma from rejection and deep loneliness.
How does the community view Kya?
How does the community view Kya?
The townspeople see her as strange and unworthy of care.