NLMG Kathy Quotations

Question 1

“I don’t claim I’ve been immune to all of this” - Chapter Eighteen

Answer 1

This demonstrates Kathy’s determination in her work as a carer
‘Immune’ is a very medical word choice, linking to the medical setting of Kathy’s position as a carer

Question 2

“I kept worrying that a single balloon would sail off up into the cloudy sky” - Chapter Eighteen

Answer 2

Symbolises her inevitable future is awaiting her
The ‘balloon’ represents Kathy, she doesn’t want to be let go

Question 3

“This was all a long time ago so I might have some of it wrong” - Chapter Two

Answer 3

Suggests Kathy is an unreliable narrator

Question 4

“You could say it’s brought the best out of me” - Chapter Eighteen

Answer 4

Reinforces the idea that Kathy is a good carer

Question 5

“There have been times when I’ve tried to leave Hailsham behind. But then there came a point when I just stopped resisting” - Chapter One

Answer 5

Implies she doesn’t want to face becoming a donor
She doesn’t want to let go