Summary Of The Story Of Tom Brennan

J.C. Burke effectively engages the reader in an ongoing interaction through her adept utilisation of language devices to portray the aspects of transition in 'The Story of Tom Brennan'. Through the use of language forms and features like evaluative phrases and language, language of representation, accurate technical terminology. Readers learn from expert writers such as J.C. Burke about the importance of how transitions in life may lead to the development of profound insights about self and others, Additionally, transitions may challenge and result in the shift of attitude which can contribute to an individual's character development. Moreover, transition in love can form an evolution into a profound and enduring connection marked by personal
Burke skillfully employs how dialogue and conversation through transition can change attitudes. While Daniel is in the hospital with Fin and Tom, Burke illustrates that, “Daniel cried so hard, I thought my head was going to explode”, Burke creates characterisation by building the image of the character Tom through the use of hyperbole, “my head was going to explode”, demonstrates the emotional remorse that Tom portrayed. Burke employs this technique to highlight Daniel's brutal actions and how that impacted his transition. Tom states with the use of emotive language, “I watched my parents together on the table, One of the worst things was seeing the hurt and shame and fear in their faces”. Burke powerfully represents how Tom experiences his heartbroken parents and conveys a sense of strong emotional response to Daniel's consequences. This reinstates the idea of how this sadistic conversation showcased the pain that his parents were going through. The metaphorical language of, “We stayed at home listening to the sounds of Daniel chucking. The town of Mumbilli is bleeding.” symbolises how Daniel regrets the poor decisions that he committed and how it cleverly portrays the ripple effect that an individual’s actions had on the transition of others. The repetition of Daniel’s word’s, “Im so sorry,. Im so so sorry”, emphasises the genuine remorse that he feels and is troubled by the consequences that were set on him. J.C. Burke adeptly utilizes language and structural devices to delve into insightful ideas about aspects of transition, particularly redemption, regret, and character development. Through this constant interaction and conversation with an imaginary