English Assess 1 - Essay (Past The Shallows) Flashcards
What is the main text being studied?
Past the Shallows
Who wrote the main text?
Favel Parrett
When was the main text written?
2011
What is the first theme?
Death & Grief
What is the first quote of the first theme?
‘…the smell washed over him.’
What is the second quote of the first theme?
‘…flying like a bird. I am free.’
What is the third quote of the first theme?
‘He was in the water. Harry was in the water! He started screaming.’
What is the fourth quote of the first theme?
‘Just born, the outlines becoming sharp as the sun rose, as the fog cleared.’
What is the second theme?
Dysfunctional family
What is the first quote of the second theme?
‘“Another beer, Dad?” Miles asked.’
What is the second quote of the second theme?
‘“You’ve had it rough enough,” he said.’
What is the third quote of the second theme?
‘His eyes were bloodshot, tears all down his cheeks.’
What is the fourth quote of the second theme?
‘And Dad was just standing there laughing like it was funny.’
What is the third theme?
Adult responsibility
What is the first quote of the third theme?
‘Old enough now, he must take his place.’
