English Book specific: Name a quote/theme/Technique to answer certain questions

Ransom and the Visit

Authorial Intent (Ransom-Theme)

The omnipresent nature of war; and a desire to reject a connection between violence and masculinity.

How does Malouf use language to reveal Achilles inner conflict upon Hector’s death?

Achilles inner conflict is shown through the tonal volta from his desire for “rage to fill him that would be equal at last to the outrage he was committing”, to hoping that something would “assuage his grief”.

In what way is the violence of war contrasted and by which mechanism?

Euphonic language; idyllic life, cacophonic language; grotesque and brutal nature of war.

Word for fatal flaw (and example within ransom)

Hamartia; Achilles’ rage and inability to control himself.