par Cameron Coates Il y a 6 années
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The lettered messages can clearly be separated from the descriptions by the author since the messages are in capitol letters
Helps/reminds the reader to create an image of typed letters when reading this sentence
Reminds the reader of the distinction of these letters from the rest of the text
Helps set the tone/expression of the character Ella
Puts an importance on the word O.K.
Shows Ella is waiting for an affirmative answer
"Why? 'BECAUSE HE LOVED HER.' A chair fell over."(18)
Highlights the significance of Robert's love for Rowena
Shows how sorry he feels for her death
Highlights the fact that Rowena fell of her wheel chair and that Robert was responsible
Demonstrates the seriousness of this event for Robert and how he feels responsible for her death
The use of repeated questions emphasizes the fact that the glass is empty and how it is unknown how long the glass has been empty
Helps to build on the symbolism of water as a pure substance in a domestic life
Makes sense the glass would be empty at the end of this depressing scene fro Robert
Change in persona mirrored by the change in text format
Italicizing Strangers makes the word more resonating and remebered
This shift is mirrored by the change in words to italics
They both serve as a foil for each other emphasizing each-others qualities
"I know what you want to do. I know your going away to be a soldier. Well--you can go to hell." (23)
Mrs. Ross did not support Robert going to war and was becoming distant with Robert
"His father got him through it. He came up every evening after work and sat in Robert's darkened room" (48)
Supported Robert going to war, was always there for Robert and cared about him
Robert was filled with fiery emotions such as rage, stress, sadness and possibly shock
The Sargent major was very calm, relaxed and helped Robert
On the front lines the air seems unnatural and can even be feared like the chlorine gas attack
On the home-front, air represents life, something that is wanted and needed
On the home-front, water is seen as a life giver and something sacred and safe
On the front lines water is something able to take life away and feared
The most common method of presenting information through the persona of the author
Makes one feel as if they are the ones speaking and learning about Robert Ross
Creates the researcher persona
Part 3 is described in a military like format with specific times and dates before each description
Keeps the reader engaged
Way of presenting information
Description of Robert Ross' life is described in transcriptions by a bystander of Robert Ross' life named Marian Turner
Uses a bystander as another viewpoint giving another way of describing Robert
Each description is divided by paragraphs which separates the concepts
Makes the reader feel as if they are peicing together the life of Robert Ross
Makes the story seem more like pieces
Puts emphasis on Rowena's death
Demonstrates the significance of this event related to Robert's life
Shows/reminds the reader of the severity of this event
Separating each phrase makes the story feel as if it is passing slower
This reflects the emotions of fear and shock which Robert is feeling
Often when put in an uncomfortable position or when feeling uncomfortable emotions time will feel as if it is passing slower
