Common Module – Past the Shallows – Study Notes

Resource Description

Paradox –

“Whenever rock comes out of deep water… there is abalone…  Treasure.” – Emphasises – The ability of negative experiences and dangerous times in order to find positivity. Also highlights our paradoxical relationship with nature 

Colour motif & Contrast – “Dark”, “black” & “Deep”, “dark”, “cold” – Establishes –  An ominous mood, which is designed to intrigue the reader and understand the danger that “past the shallows” might – Parrett is establishing a sense of physical boundaries of the story and thus of human