Gren's Ghost

Question

Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick PART A: What emotions are emphasized through the author's use of first-person point of view?A. Finn's desire to become part of Gren's social circle at school.B. Finn's uncertainty about Gren and why he asks him to meet up.C. Finn's relief that he has a friend in Gren when he returns to school.D. Finn's sadness that he will not get to share what happened at the castle. PART B: Which section from the text best supports the answer to Part A?A. "I'm gabbling, doing my Finbar Swot-face Flynn thing. That's what the boys in school call me — Finbar Swot-face Flynn." (Paragraph 17)B. "There's no sarcasm in his voice and there's no menace in his smile, but I know he's a good actor — I've seen him lie to a teacher without so much as breaking a sweat." (Paragraph 18)C. "We laugh at the echoes, we laugh at our dancing shadows, we laugh at everything-nothing till tears roll down our cheeks and our bellies hurt." (Paragraph 61)D. "Does this make us mates I wonder, as I cross the fields towards home, but I know it doesn't." (Paragraph 69)

Answer 1

PART A: The emotions emphasized through the author's use of first-person point of view primarily convey Finn's uncertainty about Gren and why he asks him to meet up (B). The first-person perspective allows readers to experience Finn's complex feelings directly, showcasing his confusion and curiosity regarding Gren’s intentions.

PART B: The section that best supports the answer to Part A is: D. "Does this make us mates I wonder, as I cross the fields towards home, but I know it doesn't." (Paragraph 69). This passage reflects Finn's uncertainty about his relationship with Gren and illustrates the internal conflict he experiences, emphasizing the theme of doubt in their connection.