Spie Michael Frayn 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureSpiesA2/A-levelAQA Created by: elisemilnerCreated on: 07-06-18 22:28 What does privet symbolise Memories os Stephens childhood, catalyst for novel, provokes strong emotions 1 of 44 Quotes related to privet Even here... even now 2 of 44 Quote reflecting Stephen's poor memory (1) Amnesia Avenue 3 of 44 Quote reflecting Stephen's poor memory (2) No wait, I've got that wrong 4 of 44 Why is book set during war We understand how harrowing it is,ability to make and break bonds, lasting legacy, close functions as microrcosm - private war for children 5 of 44 Quote showing Stephen spying on his younger self Everything is as it was and everything has changed 6 of 44 Why do we trust Stephen as a narrator No reason to lie, not bitter like Leo in the Go Between 7 of 44 Significance of photographs Memories frozen in time 8 of 44 Quote where Stephen addresses reader Thank you for having me 9 of 44 Narration Quick narrative shifts reflect Stephen reflecting on his younger self 10 of 44 Quote to show Stephens fear of Keith I have private reservations about the spelling, but keep them to myself 11 of 44 Recurring leitmotif X 12 of 44 Stephen trying to impress Keith My fathers a german spy too (irony) 13 of 44 Stephen bullied at school The game is an escape for him, makes him feel important 14 of 44 What is Stephen called at school Sheeny 15 of 44 Meanings for X Believe Mrs Haywood is trading food on the blackmarket, link to rationing 16 of 44 Mrs H seducing Stephen You won't let me down will you Stephen?// She leans forward and kisses me 17 of 44 Stephen's sense of failure Letting Barbara in the hideout, didn't see the man, 18 of 44 What happens when they throw flint at kettle Stephen always misses but Keith hits 19 of 44 Examples of synesthesia I can hear the size of him 20 of 44 Effect of moonlight Sheds light on the secrets 21 of 44 The Lanes Unreconstructed, eruption of life, contrast with the close 22 of 44 The tunnel Innocence to experience 23 of 44 Phallic symbol Bayonet 24 of 44 Context of banging tin with metal PTSD, bombings 25 of 44 Barbara talking about her sister and Stephen's brother They smoke cigarettes and kiss each other 26 of 44 Word symbolising Stephen's sexual awakening Lamorna 27 of 44 Yonic Symbol Barbara's purse 28 of 44 Domestic abuse of Mrs H Wears more makeup and a scarf 29 of 44 Desperation of Mrs H She asks a child for help 30 of 44 Hyperbole My life's over 31 of 44 Signs the war has effected Stephen Obsession with the mans 'germaness' 32 of 44 Keith as his father's doppelgänger Old bean, the bayonet 33 of 44 Context for Uncle Peter RAF glorified however it was controversial due to bombings of innocent civilians 34 of 44 Effect of class of friendship of S and K Keith hold the power over Stephen - 'He was the leader and I was lead" 35 of 44 Keith isn't all he's made out to be Missplet words, cruelty, none else in the close likes him 36 of 44 Social status when establishing friendships Stephen expresses gratitude for being allowed to be friends with Keith 37 of 44 Imagination vs Reality Reader is sucked in when it is young Stephen's viewpoing 38 of 44 Dangers of your imagination if it's taken too seriously Death of Uncle Peter 39 of 44 Social imbalance created by war lots of ladies have boyfriends while everyone’s daddies are away 40 of 44 Secrecy Stephen doesn't tell anyone Mrs H is a german spy "telling tales" 41 of 44 Secrecy Makes Stephen feel important that he has a secret 42 of 44 Secrecy Mrs H and Uncle P 43 of 44 Secrecy Explore meanings, X 44 of 44
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