English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 5 - The Wild
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Chapter 5 - The Wild

Unraveling Eimear McBride's Wild Style & Nature's Role

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Introduction to eimear mcbride and her style

McBride is renowned for her experimental style and use of modernist techniques such as stream-of-consciousness. Imagine you're on a rollercoaster ride through a character's thoughts and feelings—that's her style. It's like eavesdropping on someone's mind. It might seem tricky at first, but you'll see the beauty in the chaos once you start embracing the rhythm and pace.

 

Real-world example: Think of it like watching an indie movie. It might be more complex and challenging than mainstream movies, but it provides a deeper understanding and often a unique perspective.

Unconventional and wild

McBride's writing style can be called wild because she doesn't confine herself to traditional sentence structure and grammatical rules. It's like seeing words do parkour across the page—they leap, tumble, and defy the gravity of conventional grammar.

 

Real-world example: Consider Picasso's artwork—it doesn't adhere to realistic forms or perspectives, yet it's powerful and emotive. That's similar to McBride's unconventional writing style.

Role and impact of nature

Although nature's role might seem small in the passage, it leaves a profound impact. Like a small seasoning that brings out the flavor in a dish, even a brief mention of nature can alter the essence of the story.

 

Real-world example: Remember the moment in the movie "Titanic" when the iceberg—seemingly a small element at first—ends up changing the course of the entire narrative? That's how small elements can have a big impact.

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Chapter 5 - The Wild
English A Language & Literature SL
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Chapter 5 - The Wild

Unraveling Eimear McBride's Wild Style & Nature's Role

Word Count Emoji
748 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Introduction to eimear mcbride and her style

McBride is renowned for her experimental style and use of modernist techniques such as stream-of-consciousness. Imagine you're on a rollercoaster ride through a character's thoughts and feelings—that's her style. It's like eavesdropping on someone's mind. It might seem tricky at first, but you'll see the beauty in the chaos once you start embracing the rhythm and pace.

 

Real-world example: Think of it like watching an indie movie. It might be more complex and challenging than mainstream movies, but it provides a deeper understanding and often a unique perspective.

Unconventional and wild

McBride's writing style can be called wild because she doesn't confine herself to traditional sentence structure and grammatical rules. It's like seeing words do parkour across the page—they leap, tumble, and defy the gravity of conventional grammar.

 

Real-world example: Consider Picasso's artwork—it doesn't adhere to realistic forms or perspectives, yet it's powerful and emotive. That's similar to McBride's unconventional writing style.

Role and impact of nature

Although nature's role might seem small in the passage, it leaves a profound impact. Like a small seasoning that brings out the flavor in a dish, even a brief mention of nature can alter the essence of the story.

 

Real-world example: Remember the moment in the movie "Titanic" when the iceberg—seemingly a small element at first—ends up changing the course of the entire narrative? That's how small elements can have a big impact.

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