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‘Their mother sighed.
Sophie watched her back stooped over the sink and wondered at the incongruity of the delicate bow which fastened her apron strings.’
The prose selection, Going Places includes this telling comment about Sophie’s mother.
In Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers, we are told that -
‘The massive weight of Uncle’s wedding band
Sits heavily upon Aunt Jennifer’s Hand.’
Imagine a conversation between Sophie’s mother and Aunt Jennifer. Create this exchange with reference to the two extracts given above.
You may begin the conversation like this …
Sophie’s mother: Your embroidery is so beautiful. Do you love tigers?
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Solution
| Sophie’s mother: | Your embroidery is so beautiful. Do you love tigers? |
| Aunt Jennifer: | I'm afraid of real tigers, but I adore tigers in art. |
| Sophie's mother says: | Can you explain why you like tiger art but are afraid of tigers in real life? |
| Aunt Jennifer: | "I want to express myself through tiger art." |
| Sophie's mother says: | What does it imply? I didn't understand it. Could you please elaborate? |
| Aunt Jennifer: | It represents a show of strength for me, and it is the only way I can express myself because my husband does not listen to me and always dominates the family. My life has been spoiled. |
| Sophie's mother: | "How sad!" I understand now. My family also treats me the same way. And you've made your decision. |
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