past the shallows Flashcards
what type of text is past the shallows?
prose fiction
relationships thesis
relationships are human connections and interactions that form bonds to teach us about ourselves but more importantly they can influence the how we perceive the world around us. It is these relationships that tend to define our lives.
relationships big analysis
an integral part of human condition is the need to form positive relationships to give our lives a sense of meaning, fulfilment and self-actualisation. They can, however, be negative and potentially destructive.
explain harry and miles’ relationship
Miles fills a paternal role for harry in the book due to the fathers absence. Harry and Miles have a strong dependency on one another.
what is the harry + miles relationship quote - AND ANALYSIS
“if miles got lost, if miles never came home, Harrys insides would go wrong and they might never come right again”
METAPHOR – highlights the boys dependency on one another & the relationship between the boys/ miles paternal role and strong male figure in Harrys life
explain george + harry’s relationship
George acts as a safe haven for harry and escape from trauma
harry + george relationship quote - AND ANALYSIS
“… He was glad George had shown him the farm. The place he grew up. He knew they were real friends..”SENTENCE STRUCTURE - Generally knowing ones past develops relationships as it shows vulnerability and allows for a deeper understanding of individuals. Therefore through the George showing Harry around the farm a feeling of safety and friendship is built.
explain the brothers + father’s relationship
The inherent need for relationships – even if they cause destruction the boys desire this relationship with their father and they are not giving up but it is through that deep desire that destroys him
brothers + father relationship quote AND ANALYSIS
“… ‘You always fuck everything up. You always fuck everything.’ And he slammed Harry against the rails.”
SENTENCE STRUCTURE, EXPLICIT LANGUAGE – demonstrates the anomaly and inconsistency of how the father is abusive and the boys do not have a traditional paternal figure in their lives.
finish the relationship quote
“if miles got …”
if miles got lost, if miles never came home, Harry’s insides would go wrong and they might never come right again. If Miles got lost
finish the relationship quote
“he was glad…”
he was glad george had shown him the farm, the place he grew up. He knew they were friends
nature thesis
it is seen in PTS that not only does nature provide the backdrop to the story it provides a livelihood, beauty and comfort that comes with many threats to the residents
TWO nature quotes
“water that was always there. Always everywhere… He knew the way he felt about the ocean would never leave him now. it would always be there, right inside him”
“harry picked up an abalone shell.. and every cell in his body stopped. felt it. this place… and harry understood it right down in his guts”
finish the quote + analysis
“water that…”
“Water that was always there. Always everywhere. …He knew the way he felt about the ocean would never leave him now. It would always be there, right inside him ”
SENTENCE STRUCTURE, METAPHOR, AUDITORY IMAGERY
finish the quote + analysis
“harry picked…
“harry picked up an abalone shell.. and every cell in his body stopped. felt it. this place… understood it right down in his guts”
Metaphor -reflection back to the past – shows how nature is connected to the livelihood of the residents
Foreshadowing of Harrys death
symbolsim - abalone can be a symbol of the father in addition to final sentence representing harrys death
memory thesis
through core human experiences, the power of memorys often intrude our present life and have the ability to remain unsolved resulting in a powerful driving force to our actions and emotions
TWO memory quotes
“‘. It was coming off the metal photo frame on the sideboard. A ray of light. The photo of Mum’
“miles dreams that he and harry are snugly tucked into the backseat of mums car”
finish the quote “it was coming… + analysis
‘It was coming off the metal photo frame on the sideboard. A ray of light. The photo of Mum’
The photo represents the cathartic power of memory. Mum is happy, the photo is the metaphorical ‘ray of light’ that gives Miles the confidence and freedom to leave in search of a better, more fulfilling life.
finish the quote + ANALYSIS “miles dreams (memory)
miles dreams that he and harry are snugly tucked into the backseat of mums car”
- imagery
- symbolism of mums care represents desire to escape
- the use of mums car also symbolises they felt safe with the mother
finish the thesis - past the shallows lies on…
pts lies in its ability to explore timeless concerns that humanity has always faced yet still tell an engaging sotry that is unique to the experiences of characters through delveing deeply intothe intracies of human emotions and qualities.
