![]() ‘Oh, Merry Christmas, father of the year.’ (p.78) Discuss how the injury has affected the narrator’s sense of masculinity and fatherhood. Kennedy places a great deal of emphasis on the words that describe the movement, and its associated pain for the narrator. What do you think would have been on Al’s mind this night? Does your answer match the impression Christine provides of him?ġ. Why is the word ‘tomorrow’ repeated throughout the story?Ĥ. How does the diorama become a metaphor for Christine’s dream home?ģ. Make a list of the words and phrases that Kennedy uses to show how aware Christine is of this invader in her body.Ģ. Reread Christine’s memory of finding the lump on page 66. What other examples can you find? Why does Kennedy create this imagery about mirrors and surfaces? What is the significance of the title ‘Laminex and Mirrors’?ġ. There are many references to cleaning such as ‘spraying and wiping’ and ‘yellow cloth rises and falls’. How does the vocabulary compare to that used in describing Mr Moreton and his room?ģ. Make a list of the vocabulary used to describe the plastic surgery ward and its patients. ![]() What is the effect of Kennedy’s decision not to name the narrator?Ģ. ![]() Would you describe the ending as hopeful?ġ. How does Kennedy create a lack of sympathy for Frank?ĥ. ![]() Make a list of the similes in the story.ģ. How does Kennedy describe the farm? Can you find some words or phrases that remind you of the Slovak’s marriage?Ģ. Like a House On Fire - Cate Kennedy Case Study - Five-Dollar Family - English Assignment Helpġ. ![]()
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