Analysis

What follows is a short presentation of the main aspects we will concentrate on when analysing the short story.

The short story has a simple structure, following Kim as she moves to a house for teenage girls and while she tries to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Kis is the main character in the story, her presentation being closely linked to that of her two friends, Di and Andrea.

The story is set within the last few decades in the UK. However, the social setting is the most important aspect of the setting, as it is meant to emphasise the idea that people can succeed despite their environment or their difficult past.

Kim is the narrator and the story follows her perspective. In terms of language, the story combines narrative passages with dialogue. The narrative passages convey Kim’s perspective, while direct speech is essential to conveying the social status of the girls at Prospect House.

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