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What are your first impressions of Hailsham?

Choose at least two quotations from the opening chapter that creates this impression.

Analyse each of your chosen quotations and explain how Ishiguro creates this impression.

Word choice: What are the usual connotations of the words “carer” & “donor”?

Consider the words used to describe various states of the donors – ‘agitated’ and ‘calm’.

What do these suggest about the donor process?

Character: describe your first impressions of:KathyRuthTommy

For each of the three characters from question 3:

Choose at least two quotations from the opening chapter that creates these impressions for EACH of the three characters.Analyse each of your chosen quotations and explain how Ishiguro creates this impression.

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What are your first impressions of Hailsham?

This is only a short answer space. Generally, Hlisham is a pleasant place with nice cabins and everything they need. Unfortunately, there is an emptiness about it both educationally and in terms of nurture. Later we find out that Hailsham is simply a well-groomed way-station for kids to grow healthy organs.

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