Explorers daughter

• What main themes does "Explorers Daughter" explore?

  Morals and environmental issues around hunting
• How does the narrative shift in "Explorers Daughter"?

  From storytelling to factual information
• What conflict is presented in "Explorers Daughter"?

  What is 'right' versus what is happening
• What is the main point of "Explorers Daughter" regarding morals?

  • Contrasting morals of the narrator and Thule people
  • Use of words like 'beauty' and 'necessity'
  • Difference between beliefs and survival needs
• How is the structure of "Explorers Daughter" organized?

  Each paragraph describes a different aspect
• What does the first paragraph of "Explorers Daughter" do?

  Sets the scene and creates a false reality
• What is justified in the second paragraph of "Explorers Daughter"?

  Dependence on the narwhal for survival
• How does tension rise in "Explorers Daughter"?

  As the hunt for the narwhal progresses
• What techniques are used to create tension in "Explorers Daughter"?

  • Use of extra information
  • Topic shifting for rise and fall of tension
  • Engaging the reader's emotions
• What is one of the main quotes from "Explorers Daughter" about the narwhal?

  "The narwhal rarely strays from high Arctic waters."
• Why is the narwhal considered essential in "Explorers Daughter"?

  It contributes to the survival of the hunters
• What equipment is mentioned in "Explorers Daughter" for hunting?

  Binoculars
• What does the quote "It was crucial that her husband catch a narwhal" imply?

  It highlights the importance of hunting for income
• What does the phrase "flimsy kayak 'capsized + drowned'" suggest?

  It indicates the dangers faced during hunting
• What does the narrator urge the narwhal to do?

  To dive, leave, and survive
• Why are narwhals deemed protected in "Explorers Daughter"?

  Because of their beauty
• What is stated about hunting in Thule?

  It is still an absolute necessity
• What language techniques are used in "Explorers Daughter"?

  • Large visual imagery
  • Juxtaposition of descriptive words
  • Romanticizes the hunting experience