boat scene

Question 1

“It gradually became abundantly clear …

Answer 1

“It gradually became abundantly clear to the crew that Yasuo was lazy”

Question 2

Oh well, anyway, when this voyage is over,….

Answer 2

Oh well, anyway, when this voyage is over, I’m going to become Uncle Teru’s son. Then this ship will belong to me’”

Question 3

“Yasuo’s lips quivered….

Answer 3

“Yasuo’s lips quivered. He pulled his neck down into his shoulders”

Question 4

but then by

Answer 4

but then by good luck a wave swept him forward

Question 5

facing into the storn

Question 6

‘In a cheerful voice “I’ll do it”’ (p.161)

Answer 6

‘In a cheerful voice “I’ll do it”’ (p.161)
Adjective “cheerful” not only shows his positive attitude, but his bravery and directness, as he doesn’t doubt for a second about the decision that he is making.

Question 7

‘Shinji covered up for him and even did part of Yasuo’s work’ (p.155)
Shinji’s actions are symbolic of his selflessness as he even helps Yasuo who was terrible to him. The verb ‘covered’ portrays that Shinji treats Yasuo like a friend, regardless of Yasuo’s selfishness.