Use the following questions to practise writing clear, concise paragraphs. The aim to develop a strong argument that has depth in its analysis.
- Uncle Jimmy is integral to Sophie’s emotional recovery. What does he do that helps her rebuild her confidence and find happiness?
- Describe the character of Raymond and the dynamic between him and Fran.
- Both Fran and Sophie carry around with them a deep sense of guilt. What is the guilt about for each of them? Are they justified in this feeling? What would you suggest for each of them to help them heal?
- At the end of the story Sophie is forgiven by Mai’s family. Why do you think they forgave her? Do you think this was the right thing to do?
Remember the TEC paragraph structure:
Topic Sentence
Expand your main point
Evidence to support your claim
Evaluate your evidence (this is what we call synthesis)
Closing/clinching statement
As you develop your answers, you should be considering what Maureen McCarthy is doing as a writer to help the audience (position them) to understand the themes that she is exploring in the book. You can think about the following things:
* How she uses the characters and how she develops them throughout the book
* How she uses the multiple perspectives to enhance the themes and our understanding of the characters
* How she uses symbols and imagery to help signpost key themes
* How she uses language choices
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