How does Ishiguro present revelation within this extract and throughout the novel?
How does Ishiguro explore revelation within this extract and throughout the novel? (Page 264-267)
Appearing in all areas of this novel, it is evident Ishiguro provides the reader with hidden meanings and symbolism through various writing techniques, which in complete, piece together overwhelming and enthralling revelations. His style of writing can also foreshadow these pinnacle events before they occur, which can be seen in this extract repeatedly by his simple use of pathetic fallacy; ‘…surprised to see there was still daylight left’, even though – in previous content of this chapter – the mystery of ‘Hailsham’, the ‘gallery’ and ‘deferrals’ had been unearthed, Ishiguru’s choice in description hints towards there still being possibilities left for these ‘special students’. And by using the adjective ‘surprised’, this indicates how Kathy initially feels disheartened by the unveiled truth, but is then taken aback by the light found in their current surroundings. Regularly in this extract, we picture vivid imagery like this, such as the ‘lamps…all the way down the long street’ which signifies their ‘long’ path – perhaps just seen as a case of waiting, by knowledge in knowing their own future – of their ironically short, but not quite ‘complete’, lives.
One of the focuses of this extract is how Madame’s role changes in the perceptions of both the readers and the characters. A particular clause, ‘Madame watched the departing vehicles for a long time.’ is placed on its own, maybe to symbolise how ‘long’ she has had to watch students go after she’s ‘worked and worked’ for them, unfortunately still having to face that the ‘poor creatures’ are going to die soon. Now Miss Emily is placed in their position, which demonstrates Ishiguro’s attitude in relation to the prevailing power of time, and how all life is the same regardless of its origins.
Before the disclosure of a mystery within Kathy’s past, the audience can sense a link between her and Madame from
Appearing in all areas of this novel, it is evident Ishiguro provides the reader with hidden meanings and symbolism through various writing techniques, which in complete, piece together overwhelming and enthralling revelations. His style of writing can also foreshadow these pinnacle events before they occur, which can be seen in this extract repeatedly by his simple use of pathetic fallacy; ‘…surprised to see there was still daylight left’, even though – in previous content of this chapter – the mystery of ‘Hailsham’, the ‘gallery’ and ‘deferrals’ had been unearthed, Ishiguru’s choice in description hints towards there still being possibilities left for these ‘special students’. And by using the adjective ‘surprised’, this indicates how Kathy initially feels disheartened by the unveiled truth, but is then taken aback by the light found in their current surroundings. Regularly in this extract, we picture vivid imagery like this, such as the ‘lamps…all the way down the long street’ which signifies their ‘long’ path – perhaps just seen as a case of waiting, by knowledge in knowing their own future – of their ironically short, but not quite ‘complete’, lives.
One of the focuses of this extract is how Madame’s role changes in the perceptions of both the readers and the characters. A particular clause, ‘Madame watched the departing vehicles for a long time.’ is placed on its own, maybe to symbolise how ‘long’ she has had to watch students go after she’s ‘worked and worked’ for them, unfortunately still having to face that the ‘poor creatures’ are going to die soon. Now Miss Emily is placed in their position, which demonstrates Ishiguro’s attitude in relation to the prevailing power of time, and how all life is the same regardless of its origins.
Before the disclosure of a mystery within Kathy’s past, the audience can sense a link between her and Madame from