Atonement Pt. 2

Front

Why did Cecelia stop talking to Leon?

Back

Cecelia realizes that Leon is weak and spineless as he hides behind money.

Front

What does the corporals calling Robbie 'guv'nor' illustrate?

Back

Situational Irony.

Front

Why does McEwan include the scene of the mother and child being incinerated by a bomb?

Back

To further characterize Robbie as a good person who did not deserve his jail sentence.

Front

What does the child's leg symbolize in the opening scene of Part 2?

Back

The leg represents Robbie's lost innocence and inability to repair the past.

Front

What do Robbie, Nettle, and Mace encounter at Dunkirk?

Back

A hopeless mob of drunk, injured, and/or dying men.

Front

Define Dramatic Irony.

Back

A situation where the audience knows more about the events than the characters, creating tension.

Front

What is the significance of the character Robbie in 'Atonement'?

Back

Robbie represents the theme of innocence lost and the impact of war on individuals.

Front

Explain the concept of Metaphor in literature.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

Front

What does the term 'innocence' refer to in the context of 'Atonement'?

Back

Innocence refers to the purity and naivety of characters before they face the harsh realities of life.

Front

What role does Briony play in the narrative of 'Atonement'?

Back

Briony serves as both the catalyst for the central conflict and a character seeking redemption.