Another Language | Analysis

Her er Studienets analysehjælp til novellen "Another Language" af Craig Cliff. Derover giver vi dig også inspiration til at skrive en kommentar og input til dit essay. Novellen har været anvendt til skriftlig eksamen i Engelsk B på HF den 30. maj 2016, hvor opgaveformuleringen lød:

Write a summary of “Another Language” in about 150 words.
Characterize the main character James.
Comment on grandfather Dedo's stuttering.
Write a short essay (150-200 words) in which you discuss whether lying to children is acceptable. Relate your essay to the short story.

Præsentation af teksten

Titel: “Another Language”
Forfatter: Craig Cliff
Udgivelsesår: 2007
Genre: Novelle

Craig Cliff (f. 1983) er en novelleforfatter fra New Zealand. Han arbejder i New Zealands undervisningsministerium og novellen "Another Language" indbragte ham prisen Katherine Mansfield Award Novice Section.

Uddrag

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Symbols

Singing is a very important element in the short story, as it symbolises freedom. When Marcus Collins sings, he is free from the bullying and the teasing of the “cool” children. Singing is also what frees him from his stutter, making him normal again. This is why James assumes that his grandfather might go through the same thing.