Camilla Bell River A Narrative Fiction

As the two dripping refuges began to warm up, Meliza offered the central altar as a bed to her, as it was the traditional place for the welcoming of new-comers, she told. Not only finding it odd, Audette also found it cold and hard. Her guide had passed her a drink of something she poured from a jug at the chapel’s decorative shrine, the liquid was introduced to her as Witch-tea. Once again, odd, but it had a soothing effect.

Characters in the text The Secret River by Kate Grenville represent a variation of attitudes and views towards the colonisation of Australia and the Aboriginal Australians. While many characters are indecisive about their opinion on the natives, some characters have a clear mind-set on how they are to be treated. The characters of Thomas Blackwood and Smasher Sullivan represent the two very different sides of the moral scale, and the other characters fit between these sides. Smasher is a vicious, cold-hearted man who shows no respect or humanity towards the Aboriginals. On the other hand, Blackwood’s character contrasts Smasher with his humanity and general respect to the original owners of their new home. The

Winter Solstice was a very special time in Stormholt, with Kenna and Val’s friends visiting them every year for a grand celebration. It was cold and windy that night, and even though Kenna and Val were having fun, they were also feeling restless. “Damn it Kenna, this dress is so itchy! I hate having to be so formal.” “I know Val, but at least I let you do your hair the way you like.” With an amorous look, Kenna eyed Val up and down. “You’re not wearing anything underneath that dress are you, Val?” Grinning at Kenna, Val nodded, “You know me too well. But I’m pretty sure it’s not just me.” “I guess you’ll have to find out later.” As Val observed the way Kenna’s hair flowed in the wind, she had a hard time concentrating on anything else. “… and that’s how I invented plumbing. I… Val! Are you even listening?” “What? Oh yeah, very funny, Whitlock.” “Val! It’s not supposed to be funny, it’s supposed to be interesting!” “Ok, then it’s really interesting,” Val said with her eyes locked on Kenna, not fully aware of what she was even saying. “Ugh, I don’t know why I try with you, maybe Lia will be more considerate.” With that, Whitlock walked off, leaving Val alone with her wife. “Kenna, this shouldn’t be possible, but when you’re bathed in moonlight, you’re even more beautiful.” Placing her hand on Val’s thigh, Kenna smiled and gave her a kiss. “Funny, I was just thinking the same thing about you, my gorgeous wife.” Kenna looked around to see if anyone was paying attention to them.

1. “Emily Brent said: “Mrs. Oliver has been lucky to get these two. The woman’s a good cook.” Vera thought: “Funny how elderly people always get last names wrong.” She said: Yes, I think Mrs. Owen has been very lucky indeed.” Emily Brent had brought a small piece of embroidery out of her bag. Now, as she was about to thread her needle, she paused. She said sharply: “Owen? Did you say Owen?” “Yes.” Emily Brent said sharply: “I’ve never met anyone called Owen in my life.”(45)

Have you ever went through a situation where u had to pick a side of something u like and love. The anther of the story "The Bass The River And Sheila Mant" went through this where he had to choose to give up something he love to do for someone he like. He learn a important thing from this.

“But the memory of that lost bass haunted me all summer and haunts me still.” In the story, The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant by W.D Wetherell is set mostly on the river. This story was told from the point of view of the main character, the narrator, who has a secluded crush on Sheila Mant but has an obvious crush on fishing. But what he does not see is who Sheila truly is under her skin until she agrees to go on a canoe ride with him. As they set out the narrator drifts a line in the water while when he sees new things about Sheila and her view on fishing. As he begins to carry on more of a conversation he gets a bite on his rod from what felt like the biggest bass of his life. Because of the narrator’s blind love for her, he let the fish go. In the Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant the author creates hesitation in the narrator’s decision between his true love and his blind love, through the use of conflict, Irony, and symbolism

The short story by W. D. Wetherell The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant was entirely and completely unrealistic. First of all, the only two characters in the story are unrealistic. This kid sounds like he’s done nothing but fish and swim in a muddy disgusting river his whole life. And speaking of his life, it seems to revolve around fishing and some girl he’s never spoken to. Creepy? Yeah. Realistic? Ehhh.. maybe. Let’s face it, most boys his age, especially ones in small Southern towns as it appears he is from, tend to have very few hobbies, two of which being idolizing girls too old for them, and something involving hurting or killing animals (fishing, hunting, etc). So that is realistic. However, the problem arises in his intense passion for those

Once he got home, he greeted his sister Ann. He joined her and their mother at the dinner table. Mother said, “How was work today, dear? I understand you must be hungry. Let us ait a while for your father to come home.”

In the story The Bass the River and Sheila Mant, W.D. Wetherell portrays our narrator as a very dynamic and round character.. The narrator is definitely dynamic because their priorities have changed throughout the story. The narrator says, “There would be other Sheila Mants in my life…” (Wetherell 4) which shows them realizing that Sheila Mant was no longer as important to them as themself. The narrator is also static based on the following traits. They care very much about appearances based on how they continuously try to impress Sheila, as well as the fact that they, “would have given anything to appear dumb in Sheila’s severe and unforgiving eyes.” (3, L10-11). This demonstrates that the narrator cares about how they appear to others; including

G I think he will pick the fish because he will realize that he's too young

After losing her mother and brother she is scared of what awaits for her in her new adoptive home. Given the circumstances during the rise of the Nazi’s during World War II, forces the new family

During Kate Grenville's novel The Secret River the use of language techniques are used to shape the readers understanding and perspective of the struggle of life in London for the lower class at the end of the 18th century. Grenville's description of William Thornhill's life as a child is enhanced though techniques such as imagery, she has specifically chosen this technique to put in her novel to hopefully give the reader more of an understanding of this period of time. Adjective such as "damp, sour", "boggy" and "struggled" are used to help intensify the use of imagery throughout the text. These adjective are placed in use of describing the condition of the place that William grew up in. Verbs are also used along with personification to

I can’t remember?” She said, “I think its Linda. I only met her today.” Linda was not the name I had put on the card. I better find out quickly, so I went to the young man’s aunt. “It’s Linda. Why?” I didn’t have time to answer. “What have you done?” She started to follow me. Then she put her hand over her mouth to avoid laughing, because she figured it out when she saw the mad look in my eyes as I dashed for the gift

Through our exploration within class, Andrew Bovell’s adaption of The Secret River has shown us its righteous place as a remarkable Australian play. The various themes throughout the novel highlight issues revolving around ownership and dispossession as well as reiterating how important reconciliation amongst white and indigenous Australians is. Bovell’s adaption is captivating, poignant and opens the door for a conversation of our nation’s history that has been silenced on many occasions.

“She is a great fundraiser. In fact, she and I have a similar style of doing fundraisers. Betty is hosting the luncheon in her honor,” Louise boasted, “I’ll be there and I want to talk with her while