E3/4 Response 4
The third-person narrative is an effective appropriation of Lorca's play. Whoever has to drown is largely coherent, with the fragmented, dual perspective helping build to the final struggle. The characters are interestingly and subtly developed with substantial insights into the mother/daughter relationship, although their motivations are not always clear. Meaning is consciously shaped, as are motifs that successfully engage the reader. Traditions of Italian life, while evocative, need further investigation to avoid cliché and inconsistent representation. Language is both fluent and controlled. The Reflection Statement evaluates the appropriation and intertextuality very well. There is an awareness of the impact of the fragmented narrative voices on characterisation. The audience is briefly but effectively implied. The purpose of exploring the parent/child relationships is articulated more clearly than is the conflict between artistic freedom, passion and tradition.
