These strong vertical lines add a lot to the mood, symbolism and message of the story. ... Talthybios had on a semi-ethnic outfit, his headdress resembles tribal symbols of position. ... The colors and design of the costumes is consistent to the time and era of the set, and gave the right symbolisms and emotions for each character. ...

• Word Count: 2939
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

With Ort as our narrator, Winton uses narrative techniques, symbolism, imagery and characterisation all tied in with the setting to create impressions of Ort's persona. ... Winton pains pictures of the landscape and setting using Ort's narration as well as imagery and symbolism. ... It seems that Ort is almost looking to the sky for guidance it is from this that Winton establishes the sky representing a god like symbol. ...

• Word Count: 3499
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School