Audience and Purpose:
The text is a memoir written with the aim of projecting the character of Mary Seacole in a favourable and positive light in the eyes of the beholder.
“The Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole (1857)” was available back in her time as a possible form of entertainment or enlightenment. Those with a fascination of reading firsthand the lifestyles of those immersed in the British culture at its height, particularly that of one of their colonies, could have their interests piqued by such a text; alternatively, it could be of interest to people such as those who have a desire to read about the effects of Yellow Fever on a society from a personal perspective.
Content and Theme:
It is a memoir which takes place in 19th century Jamaica. The content of the text is the depiction of the struggles and suffering when she, as a nurse, witnessed the death of patients. She provided an example of one patient in particular: a surgeon, whom she didn't knew extensively well. These experiences being shared further suggests the text type to be a memoir, in which a theme could, arguably, be death, among others.
Mood and tone:
The mood and tone of the excerpt is relatively dark and depressing, based on the many reiterations of the word death, and the content in general. But this is not the case throughout the entirety of the piece. The mood does lighten up. "His kind heart feigned a feeling that he saw would bring me joy." (The peaceful death of the surgeon). One can notice how the mood and tone alter from beginning to end.
Structure and Style:
The structure is very precise when considering the text type. The piece is written in first person, as a memoir should be. (Use of 'I') There is a date provided as well, which further suggests the text type. The style of language is very formal, along with the vocabulary used. Both these points could be supported by one piece of evidence. "I do not willingly care to dwell upon scenes of suffering and death." The use of English here is very formal, and the use of 'I' supports the idea of first person writing.
The text is a memoir written with the aim of projecting the character of Mary Seacole in a favourable and positive light in the eyes of the beholder.
“The Wonderful Adventures of Mary Seacole (1857)” was available back in her time as a possible form of entertainment or enlightenment. Those with a fascination of reading firsthand the lifestyles of those immersed in the British culture at its height, particularly that of one of their colonies, could have their interests piqued by such a text; alternatively, it could be of interest to people such as those who have a desire to read about the effects of Yellow Fever on a society from a personal perspective.
Content and Theme:
It is a memoir which takes place in 19th century Jamaica. The content of the text is the depiction of the struggles and suffering when she, as a nurse, witnessed the death of patients. She provided an example of one patient in particular: a surgeon, whom she didn't knew extensively well. These experiences being shared further suggests the text type to be a memoir, in which a theme could, arguably, be death, among others.
Mood and tone:
The mood and tone of the excerpt is relatively dark and depressing, based on the many reiterations of the word death, and the content in general. But this is not the case throughout the entirety of the piece. The mood does lighten up. "His kind heart feigned a feeling that he saw would bring me joy." (The peaceful death of the surgeon). One can notice how the mood and tone alter from beginning to end.
Structure and Style:
The structure is very precise when considering the text type. The piece is written in first person, as a memoir should be. (Use of 'I') There is a date provided as well, which further suggests the text type. The style of language is very formal, along with the vocabulary used. Both these points could be supported by one piece of evidence. "I do not willingly care to dwell upon scenes of suffering and death." The use of English here is very formal, and the use of 'I' supports the idea of first person writing.
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