Analysis

In this section, we will highlight the elements of our analysis of “Killing Lizards” by William Boyd.

The story follows a linear plot structure, while including narrative techniques like backstory and foreshadowing.

The characters include Gavin, the main character, and his mother and father, as secondary characters.

The events take place somewhere in Africa, in the 1980s. This is where the main character, Gavin, lives with his parents. In this particular episode of his childhood, Gavin goes lizard shooting with his friends and discovers that his mother is having an affair. The social setting explores the transition from childhood to adolescence and the consequences of emotional neglect on children.

The events are described by a third-person narrator, who gives readers insight into Gavin’s thoughts and feelings.

The story is told in a descriptive style, with plenty of imagery. The language is simple, mixing narration with dialogue, which helps the reader understand more about the characters and the events.

You can read the full analysis in the following pages.