Leydell Castle Flashcards
’ If he reached his arm up he might touch the sky,’
Kingshaw. This shows his feelings of being a god like figure as he stands above the family.
Which quote reinforces that Kingshaw is not made for power ?
The sky is ‘ Warm and airless.’
Which quote shows Hooper’s surpressed fear in this new environment?
He takes in a ‘sharp breath.’
’ His fingers were like claws, the knuckles showing white through the skin.’
Hooper - portrays him as a vulnerable animal to reflect on his dependency on Kingshaw in this scene.
’ Nothing I can’t do to him.’
This reinforces Kingshaw’s advantage over hooper.
What does Kingshaw think about his thoughts towards Hooper and the fall?
The fall was inevitable. The thoughts ‘took you over.’
What does Kingshaw remember after the incident?
He remembers ‘most clearly being ignored.’
Name quotes which show Kingshaw’s fascination by death.
He stood ‘appallingly calm.’
‘ without any pain in between.’
Mrs Kingshaw : Is it not the very bravest people who are unafraid?’
This reflects on how physical pain is easier to recognise than Kingshaw’s mental suffering.
How does Kingshaw respond to being told he was wrong?
He could have ‘almost wept,’ as she didn’t understand. He decided to give up as he ‘always gave up in the end.’ Foreshadows his suicide.
