Structural terms in the novel A02

Question 1

Flashbacks

Answer 1

Remind us of something in the past such as the background of Hortense to show is why she was keen to get the objects associated with success (the front door with the bell, etc)

Question 2

Complications

Answer 2

The difficulties for the characters in the novel, the affair of Queenie, the inability to integrate and be accepted into a community

Question 3

Denouement

Answer 3

Some unravelling of an incident after the complication - Bernard and Hortense able to provide for themselves financially when they manage properties, the discovery of Hortense regarding the growing affections for Bernard

Question 4

Resolution

Answer 4

Not as a romantic comedy text would end, but with some happiness for one couple that have learnt to understand each other