Gemma

1
Gemmas identity is revealed and the significance
of the story can be realised.

• By Nikita, Katie and Chontelle

2

• Josef gives the background information (telling
  his story) which reveals Gemmas identity and is
  a foundation in understanding the significance of
  Gemmas story.
• Technique The story is told in third person.
  (Unique) Shows the story from Josefs
  perspective.
• Without Josefs retelling of what occurred the
  reader would not be able to fully understand the
  significance of the story or Gemmas identity.

3
Identity

• Eva marriage name (married to Avenger).
• Mandlestein Aron's surname.
• Eva Potocki the name which was forged in order
  for Gemma to gain safe passage.
• Her name(s) gives her a sense of identity.
• Then we will call you princess, Josef said.
  Princess Briar Rose after the story. But he used
  the Polish word Ksiezniczka. p211
• She is part of their family/belongs.
• E.g. We will take charge of her, he said to the
  others. We are her family now. p215
• Prior to this Gemma had no family and no name. By
  belonging to this group she has been able to gain
  a sense of identity.
• Her identity was a mystery.
• Technique repetition of the phrase I do not
  know. P211. This emphasises the fact that Gemma
  did not know her name and where she came from. As
  a result she had no sense of identify.

4

• Technique Short, sharp sentences.
• E.g. No one survived. Two men only escaped two
  men were found there at the wars end. Four men.
  And one woman. Ksiezniczka. p196
• Effect creates suspense and mystery.

5
Significance of her story is realised

• I only remember the fairytale and it seems,
  somehow, that it is my story as well. P211
• my story.
• The story gives her a sense of identity. It is
  the story of Gemmas real life.
• ... I shall never forget the dark prince who
  kissed me awake. p222 (elements are incorporated
  of both real life and the fairytale)
• The story of Briar Rose unravels in castle. The
  reader discovers what happens in real life and
  can link it to Gemmas retelling of the story in
  home.