Sailmaker- Symbolism Flashcards
Symbolism
1
Q
Broken torch
A
Davie literally and metaphorically left in the dark
2
Q
Buring tools and Marital Furniture
A
Davie has given up
3
Q
Bow
A
childish games Alec left behind
4
Q
Yacht
A
broken promises
5
Q
Fantasy comics
A
childhood adventures
6
Q
Shell
A
Alec dreamed of travelling and is more realistic
7
Q
Quote about the poem Alec said about the yacht that symbolises the death of hope and happiness.
The one about a Viking hero’s boat being burned and he dies in it.
A
‘The yacht had a sail… with the body of a body of a dead chief.”
8
Q
Quote: Alec upset about Davie breaking his promises
A
“You were always gonnae fix it up for me. Ah could always imagine it.”
