The Pencil Case Moment

Question 1

Highlights Ruth’s manipulative behaviour, lying for her own gain, obviously trying to show off and let everyone around her hear, repetition emphasises it’s all for her own gain

Answer 1

“Let’s just agree. Let’s just agree I got it in the sales”

Question 2

When Ruth realises that Kathy doesn’t believe her, a short exclamative sentence to show Ruth as controlling and ordering.

Answer 2

“Not a word!”

Question 3

Pathetic fallacy - shows the miserable mood of Kathy and Ruth’s friendship. Kathy is regretting saying anything as now there is discomfort. The rain could also show the tears from Ruth after the incident of confrontation

Answer 3

“I said this staring out at the rain”

Question 4

Shows how important and memorable the memory is to Kathy, throughout the moment Kathy (as the narrator) keeps jumping between the past and present.

Answer 4

“I can see it now like it is here in front of me”

Question 5

The ending of the chapter is regretful and foreshadows how turbulent their relationship will be in the future

Answer 5

“The rain suddenly got heavier…Ruth walked off into the rain”

Question 6

Ways that Kathy describes Ruth throughout the chapter, makes readers like Kathy as she seems regretful for her actions and appreciates her friendship with Ruth.

Answer 6

“My dearest friend”. “I felt awful”. “I gave her a smile”