Explain how Hill and Golding present death in "I'm the King of the Castle" and "Lord of the Flies"?
Transfer-Encoding: chunked Explain how Hill and Golding present death in I’m the King of the Castle and Lord of the Flies respectively? Hill and Golding both utilise the techniques of symbolism, varied settings and physical death of the character to present death. Overall I think that Hill generally presents death more effectively than Golding, because she generally provides more development throughout her novel, which ultimately leads to the death of Kingshaw. Hill and Golding both use the techniques of symbolism dead stating that “the inside of its mouth was scarlet” with the adjective “scarlet” interesting as it has connotations of death and of blood. I think this description of the crow is also a subtle form of prolepsis as the crow is initially portrayed as a normal crow, but as Hill describes the crow further; it is evidently a symbol of death, much like Warings. What is interesting to note about the crow is that it is also described as having “ragged black wings”- the word ragged could symbolise the aftermath of violence, much like Kingshaw’s exposure to violence later on in the novel and the adjective black is a symbol of death. Another aspect of symbolism regarding the crow is when the crow “circles over Kingshaw”, symbolically death looms over Kingshaw. This is comparable to the symbolism of death in Lord of the Flies where “The Lord of
Explain the importance of Warings in the novel?
Explain the importance of Warings in the novel? Warings is an 'isolated' and 'entirely graceless' country house belonging to a lonely middle-class widower, Mr Joseph Hooper. It is the place where the whole novel begins with and plays a significant role in the story. In short, Warings is important in several aspects - the setting of the story, the kind of atmosphere and mood it creates, the themes it portray as well as the symbol it represents in the story. In a way, Warings is the 'focal point', where the main characters of the novel, Mr Hooper and his son, Edmund along with Mrs Helena Kingshaw and her son, Charles all play a part in the novel. To put this in simple words, Warings is important because it brings the characters together. It acts as the frame of a jigsaw puzzle, where the characters, which are the jigsaw pieces, fit in nicely. Different characters come to Warings for different reasons. For Mr Hooper, Warings was a "prepossessing house" which would "lend him both importance and support". This house would be his "place in the country" which "would make up for a good deal". To him, Warings lends him family pride to boost his much diminished self-esteem and confidence, helping him to overcome his lack of achievement and sense of failure. However, for Mrs Kingshaw, Warings is the lodging she has been searching for, which she hoped would eventually turn out to be
In this essay I am going to attempt to analyze to which extent the other characters in the book contribute to Kingshaw's death. Firstly I will explain each of the characters roles to which put Kingshaw to death.
God Helped the Trio of survivors, " Analyze to the Extent that the parents and Hopper contribute to the final tragedy." In this essay I am going to attempt to analyze to which extent the other characters in the book contribute to Kingshaw's death. Firstly I will explain each of the characters roles to which put Kingshaw to death. Before Kingshaw moved to Warnings his mother paid a great deal of attention and interest to Kingshaw. When the moved she became superficial and unloving, this is shown very early on in the book," Mrs. Helena Kingsaw threw herself eagerly into the planning of the Sunday morning cocktail party, to which so many important people were coming, she thought, My life is changing, everything is turning out for the best. Oh how right I was to come here." This quote shows the immense bridge through which parent and child have to pass through. Mrs. Kingshaw places great amounts of pressure on Kingshaw because he is the housewife's son so he has to be good and friendly. The situation from where Mrs. Kingshaw doesn't want to help her son or under stand his problems follows a parael line to the happiness of the relationship between her and Mr. Hooper. As she lacks a husband and Kingshaw lacks a Father she must think that it is a phase that all boys pass through at some stage in their lives. A quote shows how she misunderstands Kingshaws unhappiness in chapter ten
Who or what is to blame for the death of Kingshaw?
Who or what is to blame for the death of Kingshaw? There are many factors that could be said to be responsible for the death of Kingshaw. Primarily, many people believe that Hooper is to blame as it is his malevolence that tortures Kingshaw everyday. Hooper manipulates Kingshaw from their very first meeting, before that even, he sends Kingshaw a note warning him before he has even given Kingshaw a chance. Hooper not only manipulates Kingshaw, but all those around him. He uses Mrs Kingshaw's search for acceptance to his advantage, she tries to favour both boys equally but subconsciously it is Hooper that she always sides with, making Kingshaw feel rejected and desolate. Hooper also manoeuvres Fielding to where he wants him, turning him away from Kingshaw. Although Hooper's constant torment of Kingshaw appears a twisted, mature plan it is hard to neglect the fact that Hooper is just a child. He had a unemotional, distant relationship with his father, therefore his childhood responses with anyone are at best, likely to be cold. It is through no fault of his own that he is cold-hearted and corrupt, just the influence of society, and the lack of influence his father's presence has had on him. Mrs Kingshaw does not recognise the signs of her son's pain, she is too rapped up in her own world, building a life for not just herself and Kingshaw, but her alone. She relies on her
How Susan Hill Creates Atmosphere In a London Particular
How Susan Hill Creates Atmosphere In a London Particular. ALEX HAYES 9CG In the beginning of the chapter "A London Particular" in Susan Hill's "The Woman in Black" the main character whose name is Arthur Kipps, is going to his boss's office. The weather outside In the London streets is foggy. The fog is described using pathetic fallacy. In the quote "it was a yellow fog, a filthy, evil smelling fog that choked and blinded, smeared and stained" The fog suggests that Arthur Kipps' vision of the future is blurred and little does he know what might happen when he sets off for Eel Marsh House the repetition of the word "fog" suggests it is ubiquitous. The word "choke" personifies the fog and makes it appear as a murderer. Adjectives appeal to the senses of smell, sight and taste and verbs help to convey the fog is evil. Personification is also used in the description of the fog. "Fog was outdoors, hanging over the river, creeping in and out of alleyways and passages, swirling thickly between the bare trees of all the parks and gardens of the city and indoors, too, seething through cracks and crannies like sour breath, gaining a sly entrance at every opening of a door" The use of personification makes the fog seem more evil and alive and the choice of verbs like "creeping" and "swirling" also emphasis that the fog is alive and "sour breath" appeals to the sense of smell and
Consider the theme of loneliness in the novel "I am the king of the castle"
Consider the theme of loneliness in the novel "I am the king of the castle" The novel "I am the King of the Castle" clearly explores the themes of loneliness, sadness and depression in its plot. All of the main characters have dificulties with relationships and end up facing depressive moments and expiriences, some insignificant but some crucial and terrifing. Joseph Hooper (father), Edmund Hooper (son) and Charles Kingshaw are three characters showing explicit loneliness almost throughout the whole novel. Their loneliness is shown by several reasons and caused by a large number of factors, most involving family issues. Joseph Hooper's loneliness is caused mainly by his everyday lifestyle and habits. The loss of his wife made him deserted and very distant from his own son, Edmund Hooper. He is absent from the life of his son, ending up with having no one at all. Susan Hill makes us notice Joseph Hooper´s loneliness in several ways using special techniques. It is easy to tell he is lonely without having to read much into the book or into his character. He doesn't have a wife, and is not close to his son at all, neither by companionship nor by simply just educating him. Susan Hill also describes him in a very insecure way. We can notice this because he is always trying to prove himself to other people, even to his son, showing immaturity and lack of confidence. His
A day in school life
A day in school life The day begins with a high-pitched yell, "moooooooorninnnnng" from my mother. I wake up tired with a headache as I think I have a cold. I rush to leave the house, my father complains about the lack of urgency in my movement by shouting out the time every five minutes. There is not enough time to drink my tea; the tea burns my tongue as I gulp it down my throat, leaving a nasty taste. I ran as fast as I can towards my bus stop. Upon arriving I realize that despite the hectic hurry of mornings I am actually early. "I really should tell my parents what time the bus comes so my mornings can be more relaxed," I tell myself. The large coach's doors slide open to a small flight of stairs, which give way to the seats, the people on it are all staring out of the window. Everybody seems somber and detached. However, when I go to sit next to my friend, he hesitates about removing his bag from the seat I want to sit on. He grins and laughs a bit and I smirk back at him, puzzled but amused by the laughter. When the bus climbs up the hill where my school is a sense of dread and uncertainty creeps in on me. Upon arriving everyone rushes off the bus. I on the other hand like to sit and wait for a while. A wide walkway, paved with slabs of stone and running between two concreted sports areas, fenced with metal, mimicking the steel bars of prison, leads to a large
How does Susan Hill evoke feelings of anxiety and fear in the reader?
How does Susan Hill evoke feelings of anxiety and fear in the reader? Ghost stories have been part of our lives for many centuries now. They bring us excitement, fear, tension, anxiety and curiosity. Susan Hill wrote the novel in the 1970's, the date set for the novel was the 1930's just before the Second World War. We can tell this as she describes old cars and the use of gas lamps. The story revolves around a junior solicitor named Arthur Kipps, who is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the owner of Eel Marsh House but unaware to him that she and her house had many secrets and when he sees The Woman in Black, the feeling of unease and eeriness takes hold him. Susan Hill used a variety of Ghost stories from the Victorian Period to bring her novel together. It is a tradition of ghost stories that they are told or narrated by someone. But Susan Hill decided to use a narrator. Ghost stories have been told many times and have changed to become myths and legends. The Victorians enjoyed a good Ghost story; Susan Hill has used many of the Victorian traditions of Ghost stories for example the title "The woman in black" is a echo of Willkie Collins "The Woman in White". This novel is about a beautiful, mysterious lady who haunts the narrator by re-enacting her past life of being persuaded by evil men. She has also used names from the novelist Charles Dickens e.g.
Area 51 - Creative writing.
Area 51 As I was pushed from the backset of the red thunderbird glx. Having the car speeding away leaving me and a cloud of smoke and dust blinding me of my site. As I stumble to my feet, watch the car speed away for me, I looked around just to see a desert in every direction nothing around at all nothing moves no sound. As I walk towards a cactus I put out my hand to feel the texture of the cactus a thistle pricks my hand. The blood runs down my finger and drips on the sandy ground below. I think how did I get here, I can't remember what happed at all to me. I try to focus on my watch 9:34 the last time I looked at a clock it was 10:05. So what did I do all night? I can't even remember what day it is. The sun blearing down on my face and in my half open eyes. As I walk to get some shade I saw some large rocks I walk to sit behind them. Sitting in the shade, cooling down from the blistering heat beyond the shade that covers me. I sat there for a while and then started to walk towards the hillside and after 10 minutes I wanted to stop. My mouth getting drier and drier with every breath I take. Suddenly as I stop a rain cloud covered me and rain fell all over me soaking from head to toe. I look up at the rain cloud. The rain dripping in my mouth refreshing me, running down the side of my face and dripping off. A huge hum-v appeared on the horizon on top of the
What makes Susan Hill's novel The Woman in Black so engaging in her atmospheric writing. Discuss.
Analytical Essay Page 1/4 Rubric: What makes Susan Hill's novel The Woman in Black so engaging in her atmospheric writing. Discuss. Hand in date: Thursday 6th March In the novel "The Woman in Black" Susan Hill uses several suspense techniques to create atmosphere. The atmosphere is engaging in several ways. The first hint of atmosphere building up was when Mr Kidd went to see Mr Bentley for the job of sorting out Mrs Drablow's papers. From the start of the dialogue between Arthur Kidd and Mr Bentley it is obvious that the latter is intent on seeing how much Mr Kidd knows about Eel Marsh House. There are many short questions, avoiding the reader's attention. Then Mr. Kidd asks "Children?" and Susan Hill spans the question out to draw the reader's attention, and it is clear Mr Bentley probably knows the answer but is reluctant to tell it. This hints that there might be something wrong or odd here. "According to everything we've been told about Mrs Drablow," he said carefully, "no, there were no children." (Chapter 2) This quote when compared with the question "was she a widow?" and the answer, "since quite early in her marriage." Is a lot more vague than the latter question. Using vague answers and words that do not confirm anything is something that Susan Hill does a lot to create atmosphere and suspense. It allows you to create an image of what might be happening in