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Concepts
Basically, in Concepts we can refer to a thematic and motif-istic view of the story. This is due to the fact that "Concepts" has alot to do with our previous exercises in looking at themes, and symbolisms which suggest these.
Themes
of Control exhibited by the father
- Notably, this control appears even in death: The daughters are unwilling to change anything that their father had in his habits (Kate, fixed mealtimes, chasing away the organ grinder)
- Affects both his daughters, as well as his grandson, Cyril: Daughters keep reminding themselves, "Father would never forgive..." ; Cyril is uncomfortable, but is forced to stay (and thus, under granddad's control)
- Also, a change occurs at the end of the story, in relation to this control; the daughters are "breaking free"?
- Which is further emphasized by the significance of "a week since father died", the sun coming out, "forgetting": could this refer to finally wiping away the memory of their father's control?
Author's Note: Of Concepts more will be said (and expounded upon) later on.
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