Quote 2 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
“I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking… they do not tell lies because they cannot talk”
What is the theme of it
A
Trust and complexity relationship
2
Q
“I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking… they do not tell lies because they cannot talk”
What is the technique
A
Symbolising (dog)
3
Q
“I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking… they do not tell lies because they cannot talk”
What is the effect
A
The dog symbolise honesty and predictability, qualities Christopher values. By comparing them to people, the text explore the complexity of human communication and trust, showing how Christopher prefers emotional simplicity, helping reader see relationship through a clearer lens
