Structure

• What does Galatians 6:7 state regarding actions and consequences?

  “For whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
• How does Galatians 6:7 relate to the moral theme of the novel?

  It suggests that actions have inevitable consequences.
• What is the tripartite structure of the novel?

  • Book I: Sowing – Introduces characters and themes.
  • Book II: Reaping – Characters experience outcomes of their actions.
  • Book III: Garnering – Final resolution of actions and consequences.
• How many chapters are in Book I?

  16 chapters
• How many chapters are in Book II?

  12 chapters
• How many chapters are in Book III?

  8 chapters + 1 concluding chapter
• What is the ratio of chapters in the three books?

  1. 3:2
• What does the ratio of chapters indicate about the narrative structure?

  It gives the narrative a deliberate structural balance.
• What is the inverted telescopic narrative structure in the novel?

  • First part: Broad strokes and slow tempo.
  • Gradual plot unfolding, introducing key characters later.
  • Narrative narrows and accelerates towards the conclusion.
• How does the plot unfold in the first part of the inverted telescopic narrative?

  The plot unfolds gradually, setting the stage for later developments.
• In which chapter are key characters like Stephen Blackpool and Rachael introduced?

  Chapter 10 of Book I
• What happens to the narrative as it progresses towards the conclusion?

  The focus tightens, and events move quickly toward the climax.
• How does the narrative structure mirror the theme of reaping and garnering?

  It reflects the theme by showing how actions lead to consequences over time.