D'Aguiar, Fred *1960
Feeding the Ghosts, 1997 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Advanced
- Vocabulary – Frequent use of elevated, poetic, and abstract words rather than everyday language.
Sentence Structure – Long, layered sentences with shifts in time and perspective.
Style – Lyrical and symbolic prose; meaning is often implied, not stated directly.
Structure – Non-linear narrative (moves between past, memory, and imagination).
Context – Understanding is deeper if you know the historical background of the Zong massacre.
- Vocabulary – Frequent use of elevated, poetic, and abstract words rather than everyday language.
- These demand strong reading skills and interpretation, which places it at an advanced English level.