💡 Theme: Childhood

Question 1

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about the importance of childhood through Leon’s lack of a conventional one.

Answer 1

“I’m the one in charge of my baby.”

Question 2

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about childhood by juxtaposing childish items with responsibility.

Answer 2

“Action men.” Motif that is a toy but shows his sense of duty
“Dukes of Hazzard.” Motif that is displayed but it is symbolic of his fraternal bond that highlights his loco parentis for his brother

Question 3

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about childhood through exploring Leon’s capacity to deal with difficult situations.

Answer 3

“He stands over the mess and dribbles the soggy biscuit from his mouth onto the papers, a brown sticky mess with crumbs in it.”

Question 4

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about childhood through highlighting the unconventuality of Leon’s life.

Answer 4

“It feels heavy in his hand and fits perfectly. He points it at the door. Pouf.”

Question 5

State a quotation that supports the following statement:

De Waal explores ideas about childhood through the use of 3rd person limited narrative perspective.

Answer 5

3rd person narrative perspective “doesn’t want to live with a cow.”