Symbolism and the Yacht Flashcards Preview

English- Sailmaker Quotes > Symbolism and the Yacht > Flashcards

Flashcards in Symbolism and the Yacht Deck (4)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Davie is going to fix Alec’s yacht because Davie’s a Sailmaker

A

“Ah’m gonnae get ma da tae fix it up. Ma da’s a sailmaker”

This shows how much Alec believes in his dad

Their relationship is stable and still has hope

2
Q

Burning the Yacht

A

“The yacht had a sail of flame”

Alec finally see’s what their relationship could have been, of Davie had kept his promise things could have been better between them

3
Q

Davie and Alec’s convo about fixing up the yacht

A

Alec: “You were always gonnae fix it up for me”
Davie: “Ah always meant to”

As the yacht burns this signifies the end of their relationship and all hope is gone as the yacht burns away

4
Q

Most famous quote about the yacht

A

“Ah had a yacht. Y’ought tae see it”

Foreshadowing what is going to happens at the endow the play

This is also a symbol for Alec and Davie’s relationship