H is for hawk

• What is the main theme discussed in the material?

  Grief and emotional response to loss
• How does the author cope with the loss of her father?

  By escaping into a space for discussion
• What role does the hawk play in the author's emotional journey?

  It symbolizes her grief and connection to nature
• What are the key themes explored in the text?

  • Coping with grief
  • Emotional responses to loss
  • Connection with nature
  • Empowerment through exploration
• What does the author feel towards the hawk?

  A complex connection involving fear and determination
• What does the author mean by "open space" in relation to her feelings?

  It allows her to express and explore her grief
• How does the author describe the relationship between the falconer and the hawk?

  As a mother-like connection that is nurturing
• What literary devices are used in the text?

  • Metaphors
  • Foreshadowing
  • Descriptive language
  • Imagery involving light and water
• What does the author reveal about her emotional state through the description of the hawk?

  It reflects her tension and contradictory feelings
• How does the author use the hawk to illustrate her grief?

  By exploring her connections and feelings towards it
• What does the phrase "rise and fall in tension" refer to in the text?

  It describes the emotional dynamics between the birds
• What is the significance of the author's fear of asking?

  It shows her struggle to confront her emotions
• What does the author primarily deliver in her writing?

  A description of her feelings towards the birds