Calum

Question 1

Give 6 quotes on calum

Answer 1

1. “With resta among its topmost braches as comfortable as chairs”
2. “He was as indigenous as a squirrel or bird”
3. “Beautiful with trust”
4. “Demoralised as always by hatred”
5. “Pity so meek”
6. “Chaffinches fluttered round him”

Question 2

“With rests among its topmost braches as comfortable as chairs”

Answer 2

Just as chairs are relaxing and nice to sit in. So too, the cone gatherers find the treetops peaceful and welcoming

Question 3

“He was as indigenous as a sqirrel or bird”

Answer 3

This links calum with nature and emphasises his innocence; he is part of the landscape

Question 4

“Beautiful with trust”

Answer 4

This emphasises the attractiveness of calums face vs the deformity of his body, also suggests naivety

Question 5

“Demoralised as always by hatred”

Answer 5

This signposts calums natural goodness and also his fear of duror

Question 6

“Pity so meek”

Answer 6

Suggests calum is a christ like figure

Question 7

“Chaffinches fluttered round him”

Answer 7

“Chaffinches” alludes to the st francis of assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals. This tells us that calum is saintlike and gentle.