The Explorers Daughter

Question 1

Narwhal is essential, survival, necessary. Ivory tusks

Answer 1

Language choice - highlights the necessity of the hunt. Despite being in awe romantically the setting we start to realize that Herbert appreciates why it’s so important to hunt them. Emphasizes hunting the creatures.

Scinetic facts - crucial role in survivals. Hunting isn’t a choice but a necessity. Factual objective tone contrasts the poetic descriptions, perhaps a shift in perspective.

Providing a detailed information about the narwhal if utilized, readers understand it’snot about cruelty but about survival

Listing of all the things the ivory tusks provide, juxtaposed with the info that perhaps the tusks aren’t that useful. Trying to justify hunting them by listing essential equipment created by ivory tusks

Question 2

Evening light turns butter gold, methodically passing each other. Glitter

Answer 2

Butter gold - immediately creates a dreamlike and serene atmosphere making the arctic seem magical. Juxtaposes the hostile and harsh living conditions Romanticized tone continues in the simile

Use of simile suggests grace and fluidity reinforcing the idea that the narwhals ate majestic creatures. Glitter kingdom - fantasy in awe of setting

Highlights how her initial perspective is one of admiration and emotional attachment, making the idea of hunting the narwhals seem unsettling

Question 3

Every hunter was focused on the job

Answer 3

By the end she respects the hunters, still struggles with emotional wight

Short declarative sentence reflects the hunters patience and precision perhaps suggesting the respect people has for the narwhal.

Vast game - conveys the skill required and unpredictability of the hunt. Shift in her perspective - essential skillful hun and a respected tradition.

Heart - emotional reaction, head rational.

Hunting isn’t an absolute necessity - declarative sentence showcases the finality and the certain and clear truth of survival. She understands the necessity for hunting