Karl= Obsessed with surfing, selfish, shallow, conceited, false, loner, restless
Justine= Naïve, innocent, trusting, obsessed with Karl
Techniques which show character:
Setting
Contrast
Dialogue
Importance of Character:
Karl’s obsessive nature and actions show the theme of betrayal and how ‘obsession’ can be destructive to peoples lives – both their own and those around them. His obsession with surfing prevents him from having a real life. Also that ‘outsiders’ often have trouble finding ‘acceptance’ in cliquey small town NZ. Justine illustrates the theme of naivety or innocence and also obsession.
Quote:
“for him riding the waves was not a sport, it was a life force”
“the town was talking…he taught her not to care”
“…he might leave and that thought was unbearable to her”
“the beach and the little house became their entire world”
Main Characters:
Karl= Obsessed with surfing, selfish, shallow, conceited, false, loner, restless
Justine= Naïve, innocent, trusting, obsessed with Karl
Techniques which show character:
Importance of Character:
Karl’s obsessive nature and actions show the theme of betrayal and how ‘obsession’ can be destructive to peoples lives – both their own and those around them. His obsession with surfing prevents him from having a real life. Also that ‘outsiders’ often have trouble finding ‘acceptance’ in cliquey small town NZ. Justine illustrates the theme of naivety or innocence and also obsession.
Quote: