1~ Explain why contrast is used in these sections of the text. How does contrast assist the reader to understand Joe’s feelings and experiences in this chapter? The contrast between the darkness of inside the crevasse, where he was, and the light of the moon and stars above him, states to the reader that Joe […]
List some of the problems the men face trying to get down the mountain. Include quotations from the text (pages 85-94) to support these ideas. In chapter 6, Joe and Simon face problems when trying to get down the mountain. The major problem that they come across is Joe breaking his leg. Because of this […]
State your point/ topic (first sentence)- Simon’s narration is significant in “Disaster- chapter 5” Expand with relevant background detail- Simon’s narration is told through Joe’s perspective,, however Simon validated Joe’s account as ‘fair and correct.’ Simon’s “voice” reveals that he resented Joe’s injury and that he felt justified in distancing himself from Joe. Examples (specific)- The text states […]
1~ Pages 71-73. Explain how language and writing style techniques were used to draw the reader into Joe’s experiences in this section of the descent. You may wish to comment on: imagery, emotive language, figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole), dialogue, syntax (sentence structures) and/or narrative voice. Language and writing techniques are used in this […]
1~ “ON THE EDGE”- HOW IS THIS PUN USED EFFECTIVELY TO SUMMARIZE THE EVENTS IN THIS CHAPTER?? Chapter 4 of ‘Touching The Void’ involve lots of life threatening events. The pun- on the edge, is used to summarize the events in this chapter by having two meanings to it, the first meaning being literally on […]
1~ WHY ARE THESE LINES INCLUDED IN THE TEXT?? WHAT DO THEY REVEAL ABOUT THE AUTHOR?? This piece of text is included to show that Joe and Simon are proud of their accomplishment and feel victory as they reach the summit of Siula Grande. However it reveals to us that after reaching the top Joe […]
1~ WHY WOULD THIS TECHNICAL JARGON NOT BE EXPLAINED IN THIS TEXT?? Technical jargon used in chapter 3 such as the sticht plate, and honeycombed snow, are not explained it this text. This is mainly because the reader should have enough common knowledge about the words placed around the technical jargon, to realise what these words and phrases […]
Describe the relationship between Joe and Simon in this chapter, including important quotations. How are the men interdependent and why? In chapter 2- Tempting Fate- of ‘Touching The Void’ events that take place show how their relationship helps them during times like these. Together they encourage one another and insure that the other is ok. […]
1~ WHAT DO THESE LINES MEAN TO YOU?? The lines “The dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they act their dreams with open eyes, to make is possible” at the beginning of the book ‘Touching The Void’ mean that dreamers of the day are conscious and aware of their thoughts and dreams therefore […]
IMAGES INCLUDED: At the beginning of this passage a picture is forming in our head of their surroundings and the campground they are set in. Some images included are: Indeed the only remaining evidence of my ordeal was the sight of my blackened fingertips. I gazed across at the icy white sweep of Sarapo. HOW […]