Karen Cowe 3H
How does James Watson use characters and their relationships to explore conflict and co-operation in Talking In Whispers?
Talking In Whispers by James Watson is a view of the Chilean revolution in the 1970's through the eyes of 16-year-old Andres Laretta. Andres' is having a hard time of it as his father, singer who is kidnapped by the secret police and most of his friends are also missing. Forced to run for his life, Andres comes upon twins, Isa and Beto with whom he becomes very good friends. Together, the trio set out to find Andres' father and try to get photos of an assassination published, as an attempt to bring to light the sorry state their country is in. The characters and relationships between them develop throughout the story, displaying many examples of conflict and co-operation.
The twins, Isa and Beto were on their way to market in San Miguel to perform one of their usual puppet shows when Andres flagged them down while running from the secret police. Though at first only taken on as a hitchhiker, tragedy strikes on their chosen route as the Silver Lion, an election candidate is assassinated. Isa decides to put Andres up for the night at the mill, from where the friendship grows. It isn't long before he sees the twins as his friends and considers them important in his decision making; common sense urged Andres to return to the mill and to his friends, Isa and Beto. Together they would decide what must be done... A newspaper announces Andres' death, meaning the best thing to do is to lie low for a few weeks. However, Andres being Andres, he insists on continuing to fight for his beliefs to the end. This proves Isa and Beto to be true friends as they agree to help him, whatever he chooses to do. They keep their word and stick by him throughout the story in his search for his father. Together, they manage to publish Don Chailey's photos to expose the CNI as the bloody-handed killers they are.
How does James Watson use characters and their relationships to explore conflict and co-operation in Talking In Whispers?
Talking In Whispers by James Watson is a view of the Chilean revolution in the 1970's through the eyes of 16-year-old Andres Laretta. Andres' is having a hard time of it as his father, singer who is kidnapped by the secret police and most of his friends are also missing. Forced to run for his life, Andres comes upon twins, Isa and Beto with whom he becomes very good friends. Together, the trio set out to find Andres' father and try to get photos of an assassination published, as an attempt to bring to light the sorry state their country is in. The characters and relationships between them develop throughout the story, displaying many examples of conflict and co-operation.
The twins, Isa and Beto were on their way to market in San Miguel to perform one of their usual puppet shows when Andres flagged them down while running from the secret police. Though at first only taken on as a hitchhiker, tragedy strikes on their chosen route as the Silver Lion, an election candidate is assassinated. Isa decides to put Andres up for the night at the mill, from where the friendship grows. It isn't long before he sees the twins as his friends and considers them important in his decision making; common sense urged Andres to return to the mill and to his friends, Isa and Beto. Together they would decide what must be done... A newspaper announces Andres' death, meaning the best thing to do is to lie low for a few weeks. However, Andres being Andres, he insists on continuing to fight for his beliefs to the end. This proves Isa and Beto to be true friends as they agree to help him, whatever he chooses to do. They keep their word and stick by him throughout the story in his search for his father. Together, they manage to publish Don Chailey's photos to expose the CNI as the bloody-handed killers they are.
