Explorers or boys messing about

Question 1

The writer emphasises the interference the men caused

Answer 1

Dramatic rescue mission interests readers to what’s going to happen through verbs ‘plunged’ and ‘plucked’.
‘Royal Navy, the RAF and the British coastguards’. Tripartite list emphasises the extensiveness of the rescue mission, conveying the disruption caused.

Question 2

The writer criticises the mens actions.

Answer 2

‘“Trusty helicopter”’ authorial perspective of the men - judgemental tone and dissatisfaction with their decisions.
‘Gunter Endres’ is an expert voice criticising the ‘boys’ ways - alternative perspective supporting the writer.

Question 3

The writer presents the men as hopeless and impractical

Answer 3

‘also known as Q’. Ironic intertextual link to James Bond, however juxtaposition as the men are useless and unprepared.
‘Mr Brooks calls his wife’ as if She is able to support them - childish tone

Question 4

The writer talks about the mens previous experience in contrast to the present

Answer 4

‘claims’ verb choice discredits them from their achievements

‘Despite their experience’ - conjunction makes characters seem boastful and useless in contrast to their background.