Kidnapped N 5 Duality Duality is a literary

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Kidnapped N 5 Duality

Kidnapped N 5 Duality

Duality. . . is a literary concept which is all about how a character,

Duality. . . is a literary concept which is all about how a character, or place, or situation, or event can have two very different, even directly contrasting aspects. In “Kidnapped” we see duality • within the character of the novel’s protagonist, David Balfour; • between the characters of David and Alan Breck; • in the portrayal of Scotland’s political, geographical and social settings.

Duality - David, on leaving Essendean, has mixed feelings toward his adventure: • on

Duality - David, on leaving Essendean, has mixed feelings toward his adventure: • on the one hand, he is exuberant and excited (revealing a potentially adventurous side to his character); • on the other hand, he nervous and uncertain (revealing a more cautious side to his character).

Duality – David and Alan • David, despite this element of adventurousness within him,

Duality – David and Alan • David, despite this element of adventurousness within him, comes over as a fairly timid character in comparison with Alan Breck. • Alan and David predominantly display the recognised characteristics of Highlander and Lowlander, respectively.

Duality – David and Alan displays all of the following ‘Highland’ qualities: • •

Duality – David and Alan displays all of the following ‘Highland’ qualities: • • pride loyalty generosity quickness to take offence impetuosity vengefulness high-handedness, sometimes becoming autocratic a Romantic character – one focussing on an emotional rather than a rational view of the world.

Duality – David and Alan By contrast, David displays many ‘Lowland’ qualities by being:

Duality – David and Alan By contrast, David displays many ‘Lowland’ qualities by being: • • cautious sensible careful with money concerned with law and justice political democratic dour realistic

Duality - Scotland

Duality - Scotland

Duality - Scotland Duality can be seen in the novel’s portrayal of Scotland’s political,

Duality - Scotland Duality can be seen in the novel’s portrayal of Scotland’s political, geographical and social settings. There are obvious contrasts between: • Highland Lowland language (Gaelic and English) and culture… • … particularly in how clan autocracy (the chief deciding all things) contrasts with Lowland democracy… • …and especially in how the Highlands seem relatively lawless, whereas the law is a very important aspect of Lowland life (think of the role it plays in David’s story) ; • Jacobite and Hanoverian politics; • Catholic and Protestant religions; • Highland poverty and Lowland wealth.

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