by David Lodge Thinks…

Chapter 2 Chapter 2

Short denotative analysis  Helen lives in a maisonette but she wants to go away  She does the first lesson at the university and watches Ghost  She goes to Richmond’s party and meets the guests there  The next day she goes to the church even if she doesn’t believe in God

Characters:  Helen Reed and Ralph Messenger: protagonists  Jasper Richmond: Helen’s friend  Russell Marsden: a teacher  Paul and Lucy:Helen’s children  Marianne Richmond: Jasper’s wife  Simon Bellamy: a student  Rachel McNulty: a student  Martin: Ralph’s friend  Oliver: Jasper’s son  Guests at the party  Carrie: Ralph’s wife

Setting:  Maisonette  Richmond’s house  College

Narrative technique:  Diary  Direct style  Descriptions  Free direct style

…we are thinking…