Walking Away Flashcards
Time period
1904-1972
“Almost to the day” shows…
He remembers the exact date-it’s an important memory
What quote?
•transition from summer to autumn reflects sons transitions in life
“ a sunny day with leaves just turning”
“New ruled” shows…
New boundaries being drawn between father and son,with the sons newfound independence
What quote?
- negative simile - a satellite isn’t meant to fall out of orbit,and to drift away makes the son sound helpless and in danger.
- simile also emphasises how father has stopped being centre of sons life
“ like a satellite wrenched from its orbit,go drifting away”
What word?
•unexpected word emphasises how father sound separation sudden and painful
“Wrenched”
“Half-fledged” shows…
- bird metaphor
* shows father concern that son isn’t ready
“Wilderness” shows…
Suggests a hostile place- father worries son won’t survive with his protection
Repitition of “path” shows…
Desperate for son to find the right path
Natural simile contrasts with satellite simile in stanza 1- “loosened” is less painful than “wrenched”…what does this show?
Father is coming to terms with what happened and understands that it’s natural
