The Explorers daughter

• What does The Explorer's Daughter by Kari Herbert describe?

  • Herbert's return to the Arctic near Thule in North Greenland
  • Her childhood experiences with the Inughuit people
  • Her observation of a narwhal hunt

  
• Who is the author of The Explorer's Daughter?

  Kari Herbert
• What is the significance of the narwhal to the Inughuit people as described in The Explorer's Daughter?

  The narwhal is crucial for their survival.
• How does Herbert express her mixed feelings about the narwhal hunt?

  She recognizes the importance of the hunt for survival but also wishes for the narwhal to escape.
• What are the key themes in The Explorer's Daughter?

  • Humanity versus nature
  • Cultural differences
• What dilemma does Herbert face in The Explorer's Daughter?

  She is torn between respect for the Inughuit people and empathy for the narwhal.
• What does Herbert mean by saying, "One cannot afford to be sentimental in the Arctic"?

  It reflects the harsh realities of life in the Arctic that require practicality over sentimentality.
• How does Herbert describe the hunters' activity during the narwhal hunt?

  She describes it as dangerous and emphasizes the anxiety of the women watching their husbands hunt.
• What does Herbert's use of the phrase "only one annual supply ship" imply about the Inughuit people's way of life?

  It implies that they rely heavily on hunting for survival due to limited outside resources.

  
• What structural technique does Herbert use at the beginning of The Explorer's Daughter?

  • The passage starts in medias res (in the middle of the action)
  • This creates a sense of immediacy and focuses on the hunters and the hunted

  
• How does Herbert use imagery in her writing about the narwhal hunt?

  She depicts the beauty of nature and conveys an ethereal atmosphere.
• What does the metaphor of "glittering kingdom" convey in The Explorer's Daughter?

  It conveys Herbert's awe and the preciousness of the sight she witnesses.
• What does the declarative sentence "Hunting is still an absolute necessity in Thule" emphasize?

  It emphasizes the fragility of the Inughuit people's existence and the importance of hunting for their survival.

  
• How does Herbert present different perspectives in The Explorer's Daughter?

  • She presents information from the point of view of the hunters, their wives, and Western society.
  • This suggests the complexity of moral judgment regarding hunting practices.

  
• What effect does emotive language have in the paragraph about the women watching the hunt?

  It highlights the emotional stakes and the importance of the hunt for their families.
• What skills are necessary for answering Question 4 in the exam?

  • Language and structure analysis
  • Understanding how themes and ideas are presented in the text

  
• What is the purpose of the revision notes on Paper 1, Question 4?

  • To provide guidance on how to analyze language and structure
  • To help students achieve top marks in their exam