Explorers daughter Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Juxtaposition
A
- elevated lexis - “spectral” and “kingdom” - environmental glory contrasted with brutal hunting
- juxtaposes beauty of narwhal vs necessity of its death
2
Q
Non-linear structure
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- fragmented structure mirrors emotional conflict and relationship with environment and heritage
- lack of linear progression - story without clear conclusion - moral ambiguity
3
Q
Scientific Lexis vs emotive language
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- Structure alternates between emotive narrative and factual exposition - mirrors tension between emotion and survival
- central paragraphs are dense with scientific lexis - forces reader to confront the necessity of the hunt
- “The narwhal is an essential contributor to the survival of the hunters” - blends emotive language with scientific register - emotion and survival coexist
