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Darwin, 1967 – pg. 3-11 * Paul narrates as an adult on his first impressions of Eduard Keller, his piano teacher. * Paul is 15 and is with his mother to see if Keller will teach him * Eduard Keller evaluates Paul * Paul’s father expresses admiration for Eduard Keller * Paul’s parents play a duet * Move into a new house and Paul explores the gardensWhere and when? * Darwin 1967 * Swan Hotel * Keller’s room at the Swan * Paul’s homeWho?Paul, Mrs Crabbe and Eduard KellerDrinkers and barmanPaul’s fatherUnfamiliar Vocabulary“a boozer’s incandescent glow” – glowing skin as a result of heavy drinking“Bougainvillea” – a woody vine with bright purple or red bracts“Pince-nez” – spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring“Pith helmet” – a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun“Conciliator” – someone who tries to bring peace“Physiognomy” – assessing someone’s personality and character from their body, especially their face “Dipsomaniac” – an alcoholic“Bibacity” – drinking excessivelyQuotations and Context“What matters is the content: what he said, not how”“But the music, as always, drew me - that beautiful tugging gravity” | * Written in first person from Paul’s perspective * Written as an adult Paul is looking back, tone of nostalgia * Hindsight of adult experience and wisdom * Dependant on mother, she provides protection * Paul is very observant in the way he describes he surroundings and Keller himself. * Keller is knowledgeable in his references to Mozart, Bach and Clementi * Keller is positioned as a mysterious and intriguing character. He doesn’t give many straight answers and has an unorthodox manner * Paul’s father has a great deal of respect for Eduard Keller and has aspirations for his son * Paul’s family is all musical, and he has a love for music too * Paul’s mother is doubtful about Eduard Keller and wants to send him to a different teacher * Eduard...
Darwin, 1967 – pg. 3-11 * Paul narrates as an adult on his first impressions of Eduard Keller, his piano teacher. * Paul is 15 and is with his mother to see if Keller will teach him * Eduard Keller evaluates Paul * Paul’s father expresses admiration for Eduard Keller * Paul’s parents play a duet * Move into a new house and Paul explores the gardensWhere and when? * Darwin 1967 * Swan Hotel * Keller’s room at the Swan * Paul’s homeWho?Paul, Mrs Crabbe and Eduard KellerDrinkers and barmanPaul’s fatherUnfamiliar Vocabulary“a boozer’s incandescent glow” – glowing skin as a result of heavy drinking“Bougainvillea” – a woody vine with bright purple or red bracts“Pince-nez” – spectacles clipped to the nose by a spring“Pith helmet” – a lightweight hat worn in tropical countries for protection from the sun“Conciliator” – someone who tries to bring peace“Physiognomy” – assessing someone’s personality and character from their body, especially their face “Dipsomaniac” – an alcoholic“Bibacity” – drinking excessivelyQuotations and Context“What matters is the content: what he said, not how”“But the music, as always, drew me - that beautiful tugging gravity” | * Written in first person from Paul’s perspective * Written as an adult Paul is looking back, tone of nostalgia * Hindsight of adult experience and wisdom * Dependant on mother, she provides protection * Paul is very observant in the way he describes he surroundings and Keller himself. * Keller is knowledgeable in his references to Mozart, Bach and Clementi * Keller is positioned as a mysterious and intriguing character. He doesn’t give many straight answers and has an unorthodox manner * Paul’s father has a great deal of respect for Eduard Keller and has aspirations for his son * Paul’s family is all musical, and he has a love for music too * Paul’s mother is doubtful about Eduard Keller and wants to send him to a different teacher * Eduard...