Follower (P)

Question 1

Exposition
”An expert”

Answer 1

A01
The writer describes his fathers skilled worksmanship of the fields

A02
Resolute minor sentence creates a simplistic irrefutable statement suggesting the son truly believes this
Adoring noun creates a sense of awe the son feels at how experienced his father his

A03
The rose tinted glasses children view their parents in when they are younger

Question 2

Mid-point

” Fell sometimes on the polished sod”

Answer 2

A01:
Describes the clumsiness of the child as he follows his father in the field

A02
Clumsy verb “fell” shows the child’s inexperience and awkwardness a stark contrast with the fathers precise actions
Glistening noun phrase “polished sod” makes the job sound perfected and refined even though it’s muddy and slippery.

A03
The pride people take in their work and the inexperience of others

Question 3

Denouement

**”I was a nuisance, tripping, falling, / Yapping .”

Answer 3

A01
The son reflects on his attitude as a young child and how he then becomes annoyed when his father “will not go away”

A02
Triplet of asyndetic verbs (no ands) creates a repeated action and a constant energetic presence around the father like a puppy
Jolting enjambment emphasises his clumsy attitude as a young boy as he keeps tripping over

A03
The sad reality and switch that comes when a parent becomes reliant and as annoying as a young child and “will not go away”