storm on the island

Question 1

'’you might think that the sea is company, exploding comfortably’’

Answer 1

repitiion of singular ‘‘you’’ contradicts inclusive ‘‘we’’ in the beginning, illusion of security in the face of nature’s overwhelming power. The direct address through the second person pronoun “you” marks a significant tonal shift from the earlier use of the inclusive “we,” which had initially suggested communal strength and solidarity. This transition isolates the speaker, revealing a growing sense of vulnerability and psychological isolation.

'’exploding confortably’’ oxymoron - ironically mocking the idea that the sea could become company,