1. Analysis of Duror Analyse the ways in which Jenkins conveys aspects of Duror’s character and situation in the early part of the novel. Use your notes from chapters 1-4, his behaviour before, during & after the deer drive in chapter 6, and insights gained from the consultation in Dr Matheson’s surgery in chapter 8.

2. Duror’s psychological state at start Motives & reasons for hatred of Calum Connection he makes between Calum & Peggy Dogs as signifiers of his psychological state Imagery of trees used to portray state of mind Motives & Behaviour at deer drive Duror’s epiphany Perceptions of other characters

3. One way in which Jenkins clearly conveys Duror’s deteriorating mind is through the imagery of trees. One example where his envy of Calum is clearly shown is in his humiliation as he attempts to climb the tree to deliver his message to the brothers. He wishes to torment Calum but on leaving the security of his own domain on the forest floor and entering into Calum’s world he becomes fearful and anxious: ‘His triumph was become a handful of withered leaves …he was like a tree still straight, still showing green leaves; but underground death was creeping along the roots.’ These tree metaphors capture Duror’s predicament effectively: while he maintains the outward appearance of a healthy man, his confidence and strength become eroded from the inside and he is resentful and envious of Calum’s serenity within the trees.