Truth and Relationships

Question 1

Idea

Answer 1

The interplay between truth and deception within familial relationships profoundly reshapes one’s perception of themselves and others. As a result, we are able to promote greater equity and thus achieve a more pluralistic society.

Question 2

Q1

Answer 2

“always tell[s] the truth. And [he] doesn’t like people telling lies to [him]” –> high modal ‘always’ + declarative statement –> stark contrast –> importance of trust to Christopher as a moral compass

Question 3

Q2

Answer 3

“I don’t want to live with you. It is dangerous. You told a lie about a big thing” –> truncated sentences –> raw emotion –> greater distrust towards his father

Question 4

Q3

Answer 4

“And I thought about how for a long time Father had been telling lies about Mother… But he had also been looking after me for 2 years on his own.” –> SOC –> perspective shift through the bildungsroman genre –> Chris’ newfound ability to hold conflicting truths simultaneously