Historical Fiction
What historical event does Atonement take place during?
World War II
Are Mace & Nettle higher or lower in rank, compared to Turner?
Mace & Nettle are higher in rank
What is Robbie feeling a desensitization towards?
The violence & war that surrounds him
Does McEwan use short or long sentences in his writing?
Long sentences
Where are Turner and others traveling to?
Dunkirk
Robbie's relationship with three characters develops in this section. Who are these three individuals?
Mace, Nettle & Cecelia
Childhood v. Adulthood
What type of imagery is commonly used in Atonement?
Vivid imagery
What was it called when 338,000 soldiers were removed from the beaches and harbors of Dunkirk?
Dunkirk Evacuation
What words does Robbie recite to himself during this section, as his motivation for the war?
"I'll wait for you. Come back."
Which theme in this section references the relationship between two contrasting concepts?
Love & War
“There was a grandeur about the day, about the colossal, barely stirring beaches and oaks, and the light that dropped like jewels through the fresh foliage" is an example of what literary device?
Simile
What was the German dive bomber and ground attack aircraft called?
Stuka
What is Briony's role in this section of the book?
Robbie and Brionys relationship is discussed (flashback to their time at the river)
What theme is communicated in this quote: "He had put in time, now they must do the work. His business was simple. Find Cecilia and love her, marry her, and live without shame"?
Love & War
“I love you. I’ll wait for you. Come back.” is an example of what literary device?
Repetition
How does the historical setting impact pages 215-260 of Atonement?
Character development, mood, setting (this section is about their journey to Dunkirk), etc.
How does Robbies relationship with Cecelia change in this section of the book?
Robbie questions his feelings for Cecelia and his motivations for fighting
What theme is communicated in this quote: "Now he was used to such things, a roadside commonplace"?
Desensitization
What is the impact of using flashbacks in McEwan's writing?
To elaborate on the character's relationships and Robbies thoughts