Chapter 2 - The Falling Star Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in chapter 2
A
The first cylinder lands
2
Q
What happens to Oglivy
A
He rushes around to visit the star at dawn. He tries to tell the village about his discovery.
3
Q
Quote to describe oglivy when trying to convince everyone what he sees
A
Lunatic at large
4
Q
What is ironic about Oglivy being the first to see it
A
Well makes it clear Oglivy doesn’t believe in martians this enhances suspension
Dramatic foreshadowing
5
Q
What is the morning like
A
Eerie stillness suggest extra terrestrial life about the cylinder
6
Q
3 quotes describing the cylinder
A
Hissing sound
Thick scaly
Dun coloured
7
Q
3 quotes describing the environment
A
Wonderful still
He did not remember hearing any birds
No breeze
