Sailmaker: Theme of Loss Quotes + Analysis

Question 1

‘as long as ye keep movin it doesnae hit ye’ - Davie

Answer 1

-he’s distracting himself from his grief + hiding his emotions

Question 2

‘god, ah’m shattered’ - Davie

Answer 2

-he’s exhausted from his grief + responsibilities

Question 3

‘Christian Endeavour, Band a Hopes on Thursday’ - Alec

Answer 3

-he’s very involved in religion as he takes comfort from it to cope with the loss of his mum