Excerpt 1: "The garden bloomed with roses, their perfume drifting on the warm summer breeze; children laughed among the hedges."

Excerpt 2: "Now the garden lay silent, the roses wilted, vines choking the stone benches; only the wind whispered through broken panes."

How does the change in setting between the two excerpts reflect the central theme of the story? Provide a concise description.

Question

Excerpt 1: "The garden bloomed with roses, their perfume drifting on the warm summer breeze; children laughed among the hedges."

Excerpt 2: "Now the garden lay silent, the roses wilted, vines choking the stone benches; only the wind whispered through broken panes."

How does the change in setting between the two excerpts reflect the central theme of the story? Provide a concise description.

Accepted Answer

The shift from a vibrant, lively garden to a decayed, overgrown ruin mirrors the theme of loss and the passage of time.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2018 Literature In English Question 43