Genre
Teen Novel
Setting and Context
Written in the context of sexual maturation.
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Humorous and optimistic
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonist is Katherine.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is that Katherine is confused about her sexual identity, and she finds it difficult to engage in sexual activities. Similarly, Katherine is unable to maintain sexual relationships with different men.
Climax
The climax comes when Katherine realizes that her relationship with Michael cannot last forever as they initially promised each other because she is now dating Theo.
Foreshadowing
The end of the relationship between Katherine and Michael is foreshadowed by the appearance of Theo in her life.
Understatement
Virginity is understated. Being a virgin is a virtue, and it implies that a woman or a girl is pure.
Allusions
The story alludes to sexual relationships and the challenges that come with them.
Imagery
The imagery of sexuality is evident throughout the text because the reader sees Katherine’s journey to sexuality.
Paradox
The main paradox is when Michael surprises Katherine and finds out that she is already having a sexual relationship with another man called Theo.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
‘Forever’ is a metonymy for unrealistic expectations in life.
Personification
Virginity is personified as purity.
