A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove A bridge to wiseman’s cove‚ by James Moloney is a novel about a young man named Carl Matt; it goes through all the difficulties he faces during his life on wattle beach. At the beginning of this novel‚ the importance of family seems to be the main theme‚ however‚ as the story continues‚ other themes are introduced such as knowing the difference between wrong and right‚ how one views himself‚ in other words body image‚ abandonment‚ the need for love‚ neglect‚ loneliness
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A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove‚ written by James Moloney is about Carl‚ the protagonist‚ abandoned by his mother and was sent to stay with their aunt with his younger brother in Wattle Beach. It is through events and relationships that the author crafts the psychological and emotional journey Carl embarks on. James Moloney administered literary techniques such as setting‚ characterisation and symbolism to demonstrate reader Carl’s journey. Moloney employs setting to demonstrate Carl’s emotional journey
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“Carl Matt is a troubled teenager who is battling to cope without the normal support that we expect to have when we are his age.” Carl Matt is a perplexed teenager who is struggling without the tender love and care most teenagers his age expect to have. It all started with his father who “took off in a hurry when Carl was three‚” leaving a fuzzy and fading memory. In addition his mother Kerry would often “leave for a frantic holiday coming back a couple of days later looking ashamed and distraught
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A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove Essay The novel A Bridge to Wiseman’s cove by James Moloney is about two young brothers‚ Carl and Harley Matt. Both brothers also have a sister who abandoned them after their mother had left and never returned. The brothers didn’t have any other option but to move in with their nasty Aunt Beryl. When Carl first moved to Wattle Beach he lacked a lot of self-confidence but as the book progresses he becomes more and more confident with himself and realises his full potential
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TITLE & AUTHOR A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove : James Moleney CHARACTER & SETTINGS Carl Matt - Carl is 15 years of age and is described as a low self-esteemed and obese child. He is the second eldest of the three Matt siblings (Sarah‚ Carl and Harley). Carl’s mother‚ Kerry‚ abandons him and his two other siblings‚ this makes him feel neglected and at the same time worried for his mother’s well being as she is nowhere to be found. Throughout the story‚ Carl struggles through many obstacles
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Family: One of the main ideas in the novel is family. In the novel‚ Carl and Harley are desert by their family and are forced to move in with their aunt who doesn’t care that the three of them share a bond with each other. Also‚ at their new home Carl and Harley are often detested because of what had happened in the past with their grandfather so another situation regarding their family has landed the brothers into another dilemma. As the story progresses‚ Carl regains the trust of the townspeople
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A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove Creative Response By Cassandra pedro From Beryl to Kerry To Kerry‚ I expect you are enjoying your time without your children. Carl has probably told you that your daughter‚ Sarah have left me with your two sons who by the way are good for nothing. You are very lucky to have me to take care of children. Don’t get me started on Harley how did you deal with him‚ I bet that’s why you left Carl and Harley because of how troublesome Harley is. He is always getting into trouble
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Year 10 English – A Bridge to Wiseman’s Cove Discuss how James Moloney uses the image of the Osprey throughout the novel? What does it represent? ‘With it’s sight restored at last‚ the bird jerked it’s head sideways to look at Carl and then Joy‚ as though it was asking‚ is it true? Am I free?’ James Moloney uses the image of the osprey in several ways throughout the novel. The main technique in which it is represented‚ is the emotion of the characters finally feeling free in there own way.
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In the novel‚ “Bridge to Wiseman’s cove”‚ by the author James Moloney‚ the protagonist Carl Matt undergoes a significant transformation. He experiences difficulty‚ overcomes his shyness‚ figures out how to stand up for himself‚ and finds himself into a romantic relationship with Justine. When he starts working on Skip Duncan’s barge he gains more confidence in himself because the Barge makes him feel free. Carl also saved the barge from being bankrupt from the other competing barge. Carl overcomes
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There would be no emotion in the novel and it would not be interesting to read. ‘A Bridge to Wiseman’s cove‚’ by James Maloney‚ uses characters such as Carl‚ Harley and Justine to make the novel come to life through the themes of friendship‚ abandonment and support. Friendships are important in life no matter what age you are but especially during adolescence. At the beginning of ‘A Bridge to Wiseman’s cove’ Carl moves to a new town where he doesn’t know anyone. As Carl lacks self-esteem and
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