43 part 1
“In awe at the perfection of the
dark at stars so numerous that a
profligate god might have
scattered a million fireflies
across the roof of the world”
God terminology?
Metaphor of fireflies
This densely packed and
grandiose statement of the
'perfection' of the night sky with a
metaphor of the fireflies,
represents the profound way in
which Nature can draw us
together and how our human
experience can be enhanced
through a relationship with nature.
62 part 2
“Series of muffled explosions
that give rise to hope.”
vivid image
Juxtaposition
“muffled explosions" creates a
striking and vivid image.
The juxtaposition of "explosions"
with "hope".
Explosions are typically
associated with destruction,
chaos, and danger. However, in
this context, the explosions give
rise to hope, which introduces a
stark contrast and a sense of
paradox. It suggests that even in
moments of
66 part 2
75 part 2
“The air is fouled with exhaust
fumes and the nights are broken
with sirens”
75 part 2
“The air is fouled with exhaust
fumes… she begins to feel
claustrophobic”
76 part 2
“She doesn’t feel at home
anywhere”
Nature and landscape, and
humans' relationship with it.
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79 part 2
“Some Australian species
respond to fire as others do to
rain”
Paradox, parallel,
metaphor?
Emotional isolation or
disconnection.
Emotional state and inner
turmoil.
Parallel between two contrasting
natural phenomena: fire and rain.
Fire represents destruction and
chaos, while rain symbolizes life,
growth, and renewal.
Metaphor for human resilience.
Just as some Australian species
have evolved to endure and thrive
in the face of fire, people, too,
have the capacity to adapt and
find strength amidst challenges
and adversity.
Connect human experience and
development to environment
82 part 2
“ There is no wind in the hills and
for those few hours Anna feels
she might almost regain her old
equilibrium.”
94 part 3
“Flames, zig-zagging lines of
flickering orange look like lighted
streets of the city”
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94 part 3
“Queer beauty of it” (fire)
95 part 3
“The moon is a hazy crescent
and she has not seen the boy in
weeks”
104 part 3
“Where is the boy? Where could
he be? Playing childish games?”
Rule of 3
Rhetorical questions
109 part 3
“Staggering into the wind like
drunks”
Simile
Oxymoron
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Conveys a sense of
intensity, unpredictability,
and transformation
Psychological complexity,
the interplay between
external and internal
realities, and the blurring
of truth and illusion.
conveys the notion that
beauty is not always
straightforward or easily
categorized and hints at
the multifaceted, enigmatic
nature of the film's
thematic exploration,
particularly regarding the
perception of beauty and
the complexities of human
emotion.
Simile portrays the lack of
coordination and balance in their
actions.
- Characters disorientation
and instability
112 part 3
“Monstrous cloud of smoke is
surging towards them”
123 part 3
“Gaze on his angelic form”
134 part 3
“This is odd, because she never
dreams of him”
137 part 3
“She is ready to try again”
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Descriptive imagery
creates a sense of
impending danger,
urgency, and
unpredictability
The word "gaze" suggests a
prolonged, intense, and fixated
observation. It implies a deep
fascination or admiration for the
subject of the gaze. Angels are
often seen as symbols of purity,
beauty, and otherworldly qualities.
By using the term "angelic form,"
the quote conveys a sense of
exceptional physical or moral
attributes, as if the person being
described is almost too perfect or
heavenly to be real.