The Eye Of The Hurricane Flashcards
1
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Symbolism (sea), dated (new kind of relationship)
A
“…we were lost forever in this beautiful alien cruel element.”
2
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Tension, contrasting kind female/imperfect male
A
“…The curt voice of Captain Stevens and the gentle pleadings of the girl; then a loaded silence.”
3
Q
The Eye of the Hurricane
Conflict, kind female character, religious island communities
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“”I’ve a good mind to leave you for good, but I won’t, because then there’d just be the devil and yourself.””
4
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Strict gender roles, hard work of island life
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“”Do some real work, get a croft or a fishing boat … you should have a woman””
5
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The Eye of the Hurricane
Outsider main character, alienated male character
A
“I’m a stranger in the island…”
