Mother and son

Question 1

“A face which had something childish” technique?

Answer 1

Word Choice

Question 2

“ A Face which had something childish” analysis?

Answer 2

Denotation- the son is seen as childish.
Connotation- implies the lack of growth from John, he allows his bitter, bedridden mother criticise him and not letting him develop properly.

Question 3

“Murderous determination” technique?

Answer 3

Word choice, characterisation

Question 4

“Murderous determination” analysis?

Answer 4

Tells us that John has the potential to not control his emotions and kill his mother due to the years of torment and ridicule.

Question 5

“My father was a man who knew his business” technique?

Answer 5

Characterisation of the mother

Question 6

“ My father was a man who knew his business” analysis?

Answer 6

This tells us that the mothers side of the family is more smarter and more competent,
This suggests the diminishing of her son and of the verbal attacks may cause his mental health to deteriorate and become worse