Learning Paths » 5A Interacting
What narrative technique is used in the text?
In the text there are different narrative technique, as a matter of fact there is the dialogue, free indirect speech and interior monologue used by Gabriel in the last part of The dead.
Why does the writer make extensive use of the monologue?
The writer uses the monologue for two reasons: first of all because he wants to represents Gabriel's thoughts, and second beacuase he wants to stay outside the text.
Does he use reported speech or direct speech and why?
Joyce uses the direct speech because he wants to stay outside the story, thus the reader should have a personal consideration of the story. He also uses the free indirect style in order to represent Gabriel's thoughts
The leitmotiv of the story is death: how is it expressed?
During the story a lot of characters reflect on the theme of death. As a matter of fact Gretta speaks of Michael Furey's death, Gabriel reflects on the importance of the death in our life and Mr. Conroy reflects on the banality of his life and the death .
The last paragraph of the short story is an example of epiphany. Which stylistic elements concur to convey Gabriel's revelation?
The epiphany is conveyed by some elements: the opposition of the snow to the hot air and the particular description of the room.