D'Aguiar, Fred *1960
Feeding the Ghosts, 1997 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Advanced
- Vocabulary – Frequent use of formal, poetic, and abstract words rather than everyday language.
Sentence Structure – Long, layered sentences with frequent shifts in time and perspective.
Style – Lyrical and symbolic prose; meaning is often implied not stated directly.
Structure – Nonlinear narrative, moving between different periods of the past, memories, and imagined experiences.
Context – Understanding is easier if readers know the historical background of the Zong massacre.
- Vocabulary – Frequent use of formal, poetic, and abstract words rather than everyday language.
- These features demand strong reading skills and interpretive ability, placing the novel at an advanced English level.