know the how!!
it is very important the techniques are the HOW. and there is tonnes. ill give you the examples im usin:
• combination of 3rd person narrative & dialogue is quite descriptive
• onomatopoeia – ‘smash’, ‘wailing’; alliteration - ‘fumbling fingers’; personification – ‘the car attacked’ help vividly describe Brett’s messed up life
• Word choice and tone show his attitude toward police
• word choice – jail words: locks, bolts, cuffs, cages
authority figures as ‘the enemy’
• metaphor – Brett in metaphoric hand cuffs trying to break free, also physical and metaphoric cages
• narrative turning points for Brett – when conned and looses his wallet (he becomes the victim), moments of realisation (eg. “No-one hates you, you hate them”), after the fight with Caitlyn’s dad.
• Symbolism – farm with no fences (symbolises trust), morning sun at the end (symbol of hope)
• Analogy – Sam is the best tamer of wild horses - best tamer of wild youth. Sam to Josh: “the horse isn’t the only one who bites around here”
• Irony – it’s ironic that Brett shut Sam out, yet Sam is the most influential character on Brett. Brett dismisses Sam as a ‘grandad’ yet he becomes a grandfather like figure
• Narrative devices:
- having Brett and Josh become ‘friends’ (as respect grows). This has Brett opening up, & seeing what it’s like for others
- Frog’s growing relationship with Brett eventually brings out a caring side.
- Caitlyn, the ‘love interest’ helps him develop self respect and inner strength, now he can see a future
- Rebecca – the ‘functional character’ sheds light on his past. Realises he doesn’t want to go there.
• Juxtaposition – Tyson, the stereotypical thug, institution been no help at all is contrasted with Brett who does change.
thats the most helpful thing ive ever done on this forum..