In Mrs Tilschers Class

• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Change


  Childhood to adolescence/primary to secondary school/innocence of childhood to adulthood/teacher-student relationship.

  'Over the Easter term, the inky tadpoles changed from commas into exclamation marks.'

  Change is expressed via metaphor. Suggests the change in nature, and the growth and development in the children.
• In Mrs Tilscher's Class - Influence of Past


  The effect of Mrs Tilscher on the children who she's in charge of/the impact the knowledge from the boy had on the news of her parents.

  'A rough boy told you how you were born.'

  Changed her view of her parents and the adult world.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Conflict/pain


  The discomfort of puberty/internal emotional conflicts/hints of the pain from the outside world contrasting with the warmth and security of the classroom.

  'The sky split open into a thunderstorm.'

  Dramatic feelings of growing up, final release of built up emotions. Represents the 'storm' of sexuality to come.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Contrast


  Contrast between the exuberance and enthusiasm of the childs view and the more troubled view of life expected by the older child/contrast between safety of the classroom and dangers of the outside world/before and after the Easter holidays.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Loss

  Loss of innocence and safety when they leave Mrs Tilschers class.

  'Mrs Tilscher smiled, then turned away.'

  Loss of close teacher-student relationship and loss of knowledge from Mrs Tilscher.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Childhood


  Changing nature of childhood safety to adolescence.

  'The classroom glowed like a sweetshop.'

  Attractive to a child, shows fondness of the classroom.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Growing Up


  Children are growing into young adults experiencing the discomfort of puberty.

  'Stared at your parents appalled when you got back home.'

  Loss of innocent mind, growing up to know more adult themes.
• In Mrs Tilschers Class - Love/relationships


  Love for a teacher/classroom/childhood.

  'Mrs Tilscher loved you.'

  Shows that Mrs Tilscher and her students have a close relationship. They feel loved by her.