The colours used in the illustrations are evocative of the state of mind of the girl. The background is stormy and dark, creating a gloomy and tense atmosphere when she has a moment of crisis, and brightens up as she overcomes her fears. About, analysis

 2. What do you think happens after the story finishes?

 

The girl reaches the other end of the wire and emerges a more confident person. She gains faith in herself and her abilities. Beyond, prediction.

 3. What is the main message Lucy Estela is trying to convey?

 

The author is trying to tell the readers that no matter the size of the challenge in front of you, your courage and faith in yourself can carry you through it. Any worthwhile achievement requires the courage to take that first step.  Beyond, synthesize.

 4. What lesson did the girl learn in the story?

 

The girl learns to overcome her fears and that though she might have many supporters, she has to put in the work on her won to achieve her goal. Beyond, inference

 5. What types of illustrations are used in the text?

 

The book is illustrated in watercolours. The pictures are focused on the atmosphere, expressions and the actions of the character. The perspective keeps changing according to the state of mind of the girl. For example, the girl appears tiny when she is overwhelmed, when she is being encouraged by the crowd, she is put in perspective to the throngs below. The illustrations were rich in symbolism e.g. the storm clouds, the lantern in the hand of the figure on the other end, the birds, and the red feathers in the hands of the crowd as well as the girl. Within, searching for and using information

 6. What was the impact of this illustrative style?

 

The illustrations evoke strong emotions. The details in the illustrations add to the depth of the text by adding layers that are not explicitly stated. They convey a sense of the atmosphere and the mood through the use of colours and strokes.

 7. Is this a realistic portrayal of what could happen?

 

Though the events might not be completely realistic, the emotional journey of the character is relatable for most readers. 

 8. how scared do you think the girl was? How do you know?

 

The girl was terrified in the beginning of her walk. This is evident from her expressions, the language used by the author, e.g. ‘she covers her eyes and crouches into a ball’, her call for help.

 9. What do the feathers represent?

 

The feathers represent hope, faith, courage, and self-belief. The feathers in the hands of the people represent support and positive emotions.

 10. Who are the people gathering on the street?

 

The image seems to represent her family and dear ones.

 11. The title of the book is Girl On Wire not The Girl on a Wire or A Girl on the Wire. What difference does this make?

 

The title serves a symbol where girl could be any person who is taking a risk, who has to overcome her fears and anxieties, and the wire could represent any difficult situation or a treacherous path that a person needs to traverse.

 12. How is language used to convey the impact of weather?

 

The language used to describe the weather seem to be metaphors for the situation that the girl is in. Phrases like ‘cold winds bite her cheeks’,