Journey into Bhutan, Jamie Zeppa

'giant child' - whole sentence is a metaphor for the landscape of the country. It is remeniscent of ancient creation myths.

'mountains rise to meet the moon' - Metaphor emphasising the size of the mountains. Alliteration of the 'm' gives a sense of harmony and natrual beauty.

'mountains and more mountains'- Repetition of 'mountains' emphasies amazement.

'rolling into valleys, again and again,' - Unusual sentence structure prepares the reader for something unconventional, suggests the aw the writer feels at vastness.

'but I cannot imagine it' - introduces idea that it cannot be explained scientifically, rather it is somewhere mysterious and magical.

'frozen desert'- there is more evidence again of a tough landscape

'winter air is thin and dry and very cold'- not very welcoming. Tough environment.

'I share'- notice peice is written in present tense, helps reader to share experience.

'flavorless' - not only literally flavourless, but also culturally flavorless. Not enjoying experience so far, everyday details are unimpressive.

'both ecstatic'- strong word suggests the excitement of the other canadians. Their enthusiasm contrasts with the writer's own feelings.

'pick up some of their enthusiasm' -Direclty admits she isn't enjoying.

'infiltration' - negative connotations, outside influence is a kind of pollution

'Bhutanese-ness' - mixed feelings about cultural influences. Looking out for reminders of familiar life, but finds western culture is out of place.

'actually new'- use of word 'actually' again suggests she is surprises

'I think'- Zeppa is starting to show a more positive appreciation of her surroundings.

'"kira" "gho"- use of Bhutanese words adds authenticity and to show how she tries to engage with and understand the culture she travelled to. She wants culture.

'impeccable English '- Again this is something unexpected for Zeppa

'no single word'- loss for words contrasts with the 'impeccable English.

'rainbow' etc. - names listed give a mystical, magical feel. Many layers to the undrestanding of Bhutan.

'independance' - Account of Bhutan's resistance to colonisation makes it seem resilient and strong/ Zeppa's appreciation for the country has grown through out the extract.

• Zeppa's first impressions are made from the plane and suggest an overall feeling of awe and of strangeness.

3 main sections in the extract

• 1) Begins with her expectations from the air and the first night at the hotel,- reflects her awe and wonder and suggests some unrealistic ideas.

• 2) Shows Zeppa coming back to reality in her first day in Bhutan, sees more of everyday life in the country.

• 3) Final section sees Zeppa looking more deeply into the culture and history of Bhutan, and establishing a growing appreciation for the country.

• Personal account

• factual

• travel writing + memoir

• first person 

• present tense

• Bhutanese wrods and names show her efforts to get to know the country despite her inital thoughts

• Develops an appreciation gradually throughout text. Understanding

• Metaphors of mountains, analogy of giant child

• Descriptive language and adjectives to convey both imrpessions

• Use of first person to convey personal reflections

• Present tense creates a diary feel, suggests Zeppa's feelings

• Contrast between the majestic landscape and the small details of everyday life

• Use of Bhutanese words for authenticity

• Factual language to explain historical details

• 3 part structure

• Repetition of 'mountain'

• Time makers.