Characterisation

Question 1

Statement

Answer 1

contrast is used at the opening of stories to show distinction, this often creates tension later on

Question 2

The telegram

Answer 2

“they were like two birds, one a fat domestic bird perhaps, the other more aquiline”

“incomer from another village”

Question 3

Red Door

Answer 3

“he read the daily record as they did”

“he went into his house and had a look at his frugally prepared breakfast”

Question 4

Mother and Son

Answer 4

“he felt as if he were on a boat on a limitless ocean”

“you’ve been in bed now for ten years”