Genre
Journal
Setting and Context
The journal is set at the Dove’s Cottage in 1800 and it is written in the context of Dorothy’s life.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
The tone is outspoken and the mood is reflective
Protagonist and Antagonist
The central character is Dorothy.
Major Conflict
The main conflict is when Dorothy's brother marries, and she feels that she is secluded and breaks down.
Climax
The climax comes when Dorothy interacts with beggars and documents their stories for motivation.
Foreshadowing
Leech Gatherer’s story about the loss of her children foreshadows Dorothy’s compassion for the poor.
Understatement
William underestimated the loneliness he subjected his sister to when he decided to marry Mary.
Allusions
Dorothy’s life alludes to the significance of siblings. The life of Dorothy revolves around her siblings especially Alfoxden and Grasmere who play a significant role in her life. Walking alongside her siblings in the countryside, Dorothy documents everything she comes across to remind her of the importance of her family.
Imagery
The images of nature are evident throughout the journal because Dorothy records every flower and animal she comes across to aid readers in seeing her love for nature.
Paradox
William's departure and separation from Dorothy are paradoxical because instead of aiding her to be independent, she becomes secluded anxious, and finally breaks down.
Parallelism
N/A
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Vagrants are used as a metonymy for beggars.
Personification
N/A
