How Does Grenville Present Sal's Relationship?
Grenville presents Will and Sal’s relationship as one in which they can both develop and shine alone as well as together. It is extremely clear from the start of the novel how important their relationship is, as they are able to grow and change together in the most difficult of situations.
Grenville shows the importance of Will and Sal’s relationship by suggesting how Sal has greatly influenced Will’s life from a young age, making him feel more content and relaxed. Will lowered his tough defence around Sal as he found that “With Sal there was no need to be a fighter or guard himself,” insinuating that Will has no need to feel apprehensive or anxious around Sal. The use of the noun “fighter” suggests that Will can often act violently and aggressively …show more content…
Grenville uses natural imagery to portray their personal bond; them being together feels like “a process of nature, a seed bursting out of the dirt or a flower unfurling from the bud.” This suggests that it is completely normal for the pair to be together, as it is normal for a flower to grow out of a seed. The metaphors used also insinuates that their relationship feels like a new blossoming life for them both. Furthermore a flower coming out of a bud represents the beauty that Will is able to find inside of Sal during even the most unconventional situations. This idea is further reinforced when Will say that he enjoys “watching the thoughts dancing beneath the skin.” This metaphor shows that Will is able to understand what Sal is thinking just by interpreting her thoughts. The verb “dancing” insinuates that Will thinks that Sal’s ideas inside her are beautiful and graceful like a dancer. Sal is also able to read Will, looking “behind the words, [finding] the truth that was written on his heart.” The metaphor implying that Will finds it difficult to express his emotions, yet Sal is still able to grasp what he wants to mention. The verb “written” suggests that Will’s feelings for Sal are inscribed on his heart and he is not able to remove or change
Grenville shows the importance of Will and Sal’s relationship by suggesting how Sal has greatly influenced Will’s life from a young age, making him feel more content and relaxed. Will lowered his tough defence around Sal as he found that “With Sal there was no need to be a fighter or guard himself,” insinuating that Will has no need to feel apprehensive or anxious around Sal. The use of the noun “fighter” suggests that Will can often act violently and aggressively …show more content…
Grenville uses natural imagery to portray their personal bond; them being together feels like “a process of nature, a seed bursting out of the dirt or a flower unfurling from the bud.” This suggests that it is completely normal for the pair to be together, as it is normal for a flower to grow out of a seed. The metaphors used also insinuates that their relationship feels like a new blossoming life for them both. Furthermore a flower coming out of a bud represents the beauty that Will is able to find inside of Sal during even the most unconventional situations. This idea is further reinforced when Will say that he enjoys “watching the thoughts dancing beneath the skin.” This metaphor shows that Will is able to understand what Sal is thinking just by interpreting her thoughts. The verb “dancing” insinuates that Will thinks that Sal’s ideas inside her are beautiful and graceful like a dancer. Sal is also able to read Will, looking “behind the words, [finding] the truth that was written on his heart.” The metaphor implying that Will finds it difficult to express his emotions, yet Sal is still able to grasp what he wants to mention. The verb “written” suggests that Will’s feelings for Sal are inscribed on his heart and he is not able to remove or change