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• “Stared at your parents, appalled“

  -Even though you were horrified, you know on some level that it’s true.

  -Your relationship with your parents is changing

  Relationships failing
• “Mrs Tilscher loved you”

  -The close relationship between you and your primary school teacher which you will eventually lose.

  Relationships failing

  Childhood journeys

  Nostalgia
• ”You ran through the gates”

  -No emotional farewell

  -Changing from being a young child to a teenager.

  Change

  Loss

  Nostalgia

  Symbolism
• “Mrs Tilscher smiled then turned away”

  -The relationship changes and Mrs Tilscher is letting go, she doesn’t rise to the challenge

  Change

  Relationships

  loss

  Nostalgia