Rhetorical Devices: Irony/Humour- "Ned thought, the Romans who were so gentle and kind themselves." The author used humour here to present a great example of irony. Ancient Romans were not "gentle and kind".
Symbolim: A sunset A sunset has held significant and very different meanings for the people in the past. To many ancient groups of people the sunset did not represent beauty nor piece. Back then, "men and women feared that the dark might come and not end." Today, a sunset represents relaxation and serenity.
Imagery Example: "He wiped at his cheeks, felt the bite of wind swirling. Two more birds, or the same ones, wheeled down and east and out of sight."
New Words: sanglier, garagai, fervently
Impressions: This was the last section of the novel. I enjoyed it alike the other sections. I believe that the conclusion was short and very unclear. This novel is a great read, the ending could have been better if more detail was put into it.
Irony/Humour- "Ned thought, the Romans who were so gentle and kind themselves."
The author used humour here to present a great example of irony. Ancient Romans were not "gentle and kind".
Symbolim: A sunset
A sunset has held significant and very different meanings for the people in the past. To many ancient groups of people the sunset did not represent beauty nor piece. Back then, "men and women feared that the dark might come and not end." Today, a sunset represents relaxation and serenity.
Imagery Example:
"He wiped at his cheeks, felt the bite of wind swirling. Two more birds, or the same ones, wheeled down and east and out of sight."
New Words: sanglier, garagai, fervently
Impressions:
This was the last section of the novel. I enjoyed it alike the other sections. I believe that the conclusion was short and very unclear. This novel is a great read, the ending could have been better if more detail was put into it.