Beyond The Sky And Earth

Question 1

What is it about?

Answer 1

Zappa left Canada to teach in Bhutan. She describes the local area and the people she meets. Describes positive aspects but at the same time they dislike the place.

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

Bhutan is a landlocked country in Asia. Because it is located in the Himalayas, it is very high -> extreme temperatures

Question 3

Purpose

Answer 3

Zeppa was a Canadian writer and lecturer. She wrote an autobiography about her visiting Bhutan to teach for 2 years.

Question 4

Structure

Answer 4

• the title is a metaphor —> position of Bhutan is high (just like the temp)
• ending supports title of the autobiography

Question 5

Important quotes

Answer 5

• “i watch mountains rise to meet the moon”
• “i am full of admiration for this small country that has managed to look after itself so well”
• “isolated valleys each ruled by its own”
• “whitewashed”

Question 6

Quote about child making earth?

Answer 6

“Child gathering up mud in great armfuls”