PAST THE SHALLOWS

Question 1

Relationships (negative) - 2 quotes

Answer 1

1. “Dad had Harry by the shoulders and he shook him like a rag doll”
   
   • Simile “like a rag doll” highlights destructive visual imgery
2. “You always fuck everything up. You always fuck everything”
   
   • Repetition allows for the novel’s omniscient perspective to signify the inconsistent nature of familial relationships

Question 2

Relationships (positive) - 2 quotes

Answer 2

1. “warm enough sweetheart?..”
   • use of flashbacks to represent the inconsistencies of relationships
   • repetition of the metaphoric “warmth”
     antithetical setting
2. It’s from the car. The back seat from Mum’s car”
   • highlights the inconsistency of the maternal and paternal connection
   • extended motif of memories which is a driving force

Question 3

Multifaceted nature of the ocean - 2 quotes

Answer 3

1. “Rolling out an invisible path, a new line for them to follow”
   • the word “line” alludes to the extended motif of a fishing line
   • highlights the symbolic nature of hope
2. “Out past the shallows, past the sandy-bottomed bays, comes the dark water”
   • the sea is a transcendent character

Question 4

The connection between humans and nature

Answer 4

“Miles knew the water. He could feel it and he knew not to trust it”

• Repetition of the word “knew” indicates the personal relationship between the ocean and Miles
• Water symbolizes the complexity of relationships

Question 5

Thesis Statements

1) on human emotions and qualities
2) texts and relationships

Answer 5

1) Human qualities and emotions are often influenced by a particular point of view about the concepts of life and how they are reflected in the wider world of others
2) Throughout the world, the most influential texts create meaningful connections which affect the overall perception of relationships within the reader’s lives and thus gain understanding and meaning of different human experiences

Question 6

TOPIC SENTENCE:

Relationships

Answer 6

Relationships are human interactions and connections that form bonds to teach us about ourselves but more importantly, they can impact how we perceive those surrounding us

Question 7

TOPIC SENTENCE:

The connection between humans and nature

Answer 7

The connection between humans and the natural environment can contribute to the development of individual and collective human experiences and how they can affect one’s state of mind.

Question 8

TOPIC SENTENCE

The text - Past the Shallows

Answer 8

Past the Shallows allows readers to understand that while every human has their own upbringing in different environments with different people, some aspects of our lives transcend such borders

Question 9

TOPIC SENTENCE:

Power of memories on relationships

Answer 9

Through core human experiences, the power of memories often intrude on our present life and have the ability to remain unsolved, resulting in a powerful driving force to our actions and emotions