The Seventh Man

Front

What does the narrator think is more frightening than fear itself?

Back

Succumbing to the fear.

Front

What is a metaphor? Provide an example from 'The Seventh Man'.

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things. Example: 'It was the biggest wave I had ever seen in my life,' he said. 'A strange wave. An absolute giant.'

Front

What is the main difference between the frame story and interior story in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The frame story is told in the third person, and the interior story is told in the first person.

Front

What tragedy forever changed the narrator's life in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

His childhood friend is swept away by a wave.

Front

How do K's parents react to the wave taking away their son?

Back

They are heartbroken and search for their son on the beach still.

Front

Define 'frame story'.

Back

A frame story is a narrative technique in which a main story surrounds or frames a secondary story.

Front

Define 'interior story'.

Back

An interior story is the main narrative that is contained within a frame story.

Front

What is the significance of the ocean in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The ocean represents both beauty and danger, symbolizing the unpredictability of life.

Front

What role does memory play in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

Memory serves as a means for the narrator to process trauma and reflect on past events.

Front

What is the theme of loss in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The theme of loss is central to the story, highlighting the impact of grief and the struggle to move on.