Genre
Novel
Setting and Context
The book was set in the 20th century.
Narrator and Point of View
Third-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Romantic, Sad, hopeful
Protagonist and Antagonist
Liza Kemp is the main character in the story.
Major Conflict
The conflict is when Liza is labelled as a prostitute and a bad woman because she has an affair with Jim.
Climax
The climax is when Liza dies and leaves both Jim and Tom in pain.
Foreshadowing
Liza’s sexual involvement with a married man foreshadowed her unfortunate death.
Understatement
Labelling Liza as an indecent woman because of her sexual affair with Jim is an understatement. The reader finds it offensive that despite Liza knowing that Tom is single and loves her, she refuses his moves and proceeds to have sex with Jim.
Allusions
N/A
Imagery
The description of Liza's physical appearance depicts sight imagery because the reader sees her beauty, skin color, eye complexion and smile.
Paradox
The main paradox is that Tom continues to pursue her despite knowing that Liza does not love him. The reader finds it ironic that Tom forgives Liza after knowing that she is having sex with Jim, and he still promises to marry her.
Parallelism
Tom's pursuance of love and affection parallels Jim's intentions towards Liza because he is only after attaining sexual satisfaction.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Kissing is a metonym for forgiveness. Despite receiving brutal treatment from Jim, Liza forgives him every time they kiss each other.
Personification
N/A
