Structure

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Middle

In the rising action, the story presents various interactions that Sonia has with Peter and with his parents. While the story is mostly not explicit about Sonia feeling uncomfortable in Eastmouth, several tension points in the story suggest this.

First, the narrator describes Peter’s behaviour on their way to Eastmouth:

For the last half hour of their journey, while the train was pulling in and all the way from the station he's been saying things like that: ‘We're almost home,’ and, ‘Won't it be nice to be home?’ as if this were her home too. (ll. 13-15)

Here, the narrator seems to adopt Sonia’s perspective, revealing her dislike for the idea that Eastmouth is her home as well. This is emphasised later through Sonia’s discussion with Peter’s mother, who suggests that Sonia should settle down in Eastmouth. Sonia attempts to disagree, but Peter’s mother acts dismissively (ll. 58-63).

The sounds of the seagulls that resemble babies crying (l. 70) is a foreshadowing element for Sonia being pregnant, and her anxiety over this.

The tension in the story rises as Peter’s mother becomes increasingly intrusive. The story even suggests that she rejects the job offer on behalf of Sonia: “ ‘No,’ she is saying, ‘I don't want it. I’ve changed my mind. Please don't call here again.’ ” (ll. 72-74) Also, it is probably Peter’s mother who changes Sonia’s sticker: “ ‘Las’ has been neatly changed to ‘East’ but ‘Vegas’ required a heavier ha…

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