Theme Of The Spy Who Came From The Journey Home

SECTION 2: READING TO WRITE

Reading and responding to texts not only educates and entertains but also provides invaluable insight into the world. Through reading and responding to different texts. We embark on transformative journeys, uncovering new perspectives and get a better understanding of our place within the world. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” by John Le Carre and “The Journey Home” by Hannah Kent are both stories that exemplify this assertion by enabling readers to understand the complexities of working the world through literature. “The Spy Who Came In From The Cold” uses themes such as Love and Espionage as well as the transformative power of nature to communicate how nature can provide us with a better understanding of the

“From little things, big things grow” uses techniques such as metaphor and contrast to exemplify the transformative power of the world. The quote becomes a metaphor for the oak tree planted at the beginning of the life journey. This is interpreted as a reflection of the theme of distrust, which suggests that small beginnings may lead to something substantial, but there might still be uncertainties along the way. Furthermore the phrase, "We must be 'old, old friends, recently met'," demonstrates the depth of the theme ‘distrust’ as it explores the mysterious and intense connection between the author and their partner. In addition, “Shut up Liz…It’s too late now.” uses truncated sentences, colloquial and ellipsis to evoke a strong emotional connection to the concept of home and subtle implies regret. The use of colloquial language and truncated sentences enhance the open and vulnerable environment he sets for him and Liz, almost hinting that he is emotionally vulnerable and able to express emotions such as guilt and regret. Through these quotes and literacy techniques employed by John Le Carre in which we understand the transformative nature of the world and how it brings distrust and regret as well as enhance our understanding of the

The tactile imagery in, “we take off our shoes and feel the sand, the gravel, the mud between our toes, and we are restored to ourselves” symbolism to convey a deep sense of connection to the land and nature. The quote invites the reader to feel the textures of sand, gravel and mud underfoots which symbolizes a grounding and restoration of one’s identity within the environment. “The 10-seater aircraft... that I exhausted myself into to sleep” uses emotional imagery to paint a very powerful picture of the author’s deep emotional attachment to their Icelandic home. The intense sobbing and subsequent exhaustion depict the overwhelming emotions tied to a sense of belonging experienced in that place. This further evaluates that use of various imagery techniques helps the reader experience and understand the profound emotions, memories and sensations associated with the theme of belonging in the text. By engaging in works such as “The Journey Home” readers gain insight into the intricate relationship of home, fostering a greater understanding of our own responsibilities in order to have strong connections within the