WWTBGN? - 1 In the Past Flashcards
What does the quote ‘Your father’s country f***ing idyll’ suggest about family life?
It reflects the facade of the supposedly lovely family life, hinting at growing tension between the parents.
This quote indicates underlying issues within the family dynamic.
What does the parenthetical aside ‘(His book wasn’t going well.)’ reveal in the narrative?
It reveals the multi-layered narrative style and the importance of parenthetical asides in conveying key details.
Parenthetical asides often provide deeper context and insight into characters’ situations.
How does the statement ‘It was as if without Jessica there would be no Joanna’ relate to Joanna’s identity?
It highlights Joanna’s profound sense of loss and how her identity is intertwined with her sister’s.
This emphasizes themes of dependency and identity within familial relationships.
What does the phrase ‘She knew the names of everything, seen and unseen’ illustrate about Joanna?
It illustrates Joanna’s idolization of her sister and her worldview.
This reflects the depth of Joanna’s admiration and possibly her own insecurities.
What atmosphere does the quote ‘He seemed to come out of nowhere’ create?
It creates an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty by not specifying the identity of ‘he.’
This ambiguity adds to the tension and suspense in the narrative.
