Tim Winton’s “That Eye, The Sky” utilises symbolism throughout the entirety of the novel to express key ideas. The novel is written from the perspective of young protagonist Morton “Ort” Flack, and explores the state of his family while they cope with the once man of the house, father Sam Flack’s devastating accident. Upon the arrival of a mysterious individual the family drastically changes, as Henry Warburton introduces God into the lives of each individual. Symbols which have been used include the sky, hair and the city and have been cleverly used to portray key ideas in the novel.
Interestingly, Winton has incorporated the sky as an unique symbol which recurs frequently throughout the novel. The sky itself represents God’s presence through …show more content…
Ort’s shock during his first encounter with his father after the accident is is evident when he states “his hair. his hair.” (pg 27) after seeing it’s become “short and spiky” (pg 27) all of which was in regard to his father’s recent hair cut, representing his weakened stature and decline in health. As the absence of Sam’s prominence continually affected the family’s welfare, Henry Warburton was introduced; an individual which Ort had described as “” ( pg ) this signified his
Winton ensures that the concept of the city has been used as a influential symbol, determining distinctive characteristics of individuals in the novel. Ort informs the readers of the distinct difference between himself and sister Tegwyn, from as early as birth “Tegwen was born in the hospital.” pg 14) and further stating he “knows enough about hospitals to tell you that you don’t want to be born in one” (pg 14) His negative
The sky, hair and the city have been individualistically utilised throughout the entirety of the novel successfully expressing Winton’s selected ideas. His use of these particular concepts have been uniquely conveyed through symbolism and are easily
Interestingly, Winton has incorporated the sky as an unique symbol which recurs frequently throughout the novel. The sky itself represents God’s presence through …show more content…
Ort’s shock during his first encounter with his father after the accident is is evident when he states “his hair. his hair.” (pg 27) after seeing it’s become “short and spiky” (pg 27) all of which was in regard to his father’s recent hair cut, representing his weakened stature and decline in health. As the absence of Sam’s prominence continually affected the family’s welfare, Henry Warburton was introduced; an individual which Ort had described as “” ( pg ) this signified his
Winton ensures that the concept of the city has been used as a influential symbol, determining distinctive characteristics of individuals in the novel. Ort informs the readers of the distinct difference between himself and sister Tegwyn, from as early as birth “Tegwen was born in the hospital.” pg 14) and further stating he “knows enough about hospitals to tell you that you don’t want to be born in one” (pg 14) His negative
The sky, hair and the city have been individualistically utilised throughout the entirety of the novel successfully expressing Winton’s selected ideas. His use of these particular concepts have been uniquely conveyed through symbolism and are easily