"I could not understand her- I could not understand her."
Reputation.
Reinforces the idea of a barrier in communication.
1 of 7
"Men's boots."
Word Choice.
Her work is physically demanding. Norman admires her for completing the tasks with capability.
2 of 7
"In the absolute darkness."
Imagery
It is enclosed and comforting as it is away from the city.
3 of 7
"She was buckets and water flouncing into them."
Imagery/ metaphor.
It shows us that the way she moved ( all over the place.)
4 of 7
"Silenced."
Imagery.
The contrasts between the loud and talkative Aunt Julia and the utter, absolute quite of death emphasises death.
5 of 7
"Seagull Voice."
Imagery.
She has such a strong impression on him he can still hear her voice through the wildlife which she also had a strong impression on .
6 of 7
"Getting angry."
Reputation.
MacCaig is warning us to hold onto and cherish the culture and heritage of the island way of life as he fears if we allow it to die, like Aunt Julia, it will be lost forever.
7 of 7
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Card 2
Front
"Men's boots."
Back
Word Choice.
Her work is physically demanding. Norman admires her for completing the tasks with capability.
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