Sailmaker: Theme of Symbolism of the Yacht Quotes + Analysis

Question 1

‘now will ye fix it up?’ - Alec

Answer 1

• He’s feeling desperate + fed up

- Davies running out of excuses + he’s avoiding responsibility

Question 2

‘ah’m gonnae fix it up, when ah’ve got the time’ - Davie

‘ye’ve been sayin that for weeks!’ - Alec

Answer 2

• he’s feeling angry, disappointed + fed up with his dad, he’s stopped making excuses for him
• this is the beginning of a negative change in their relationship as the yachts being discussed but metaphorically its Davies behaviour that’s being discussed

Question 3

‘brilliant (holds yacht, amazed)’ - Alec

Answer 3

• ‘amazed’ suggests he’s shocked + surprised at Billies skills, he’s more impressed by Billy than by his own dad
• the yachts a missed opportunity for Alec + Davie