John Clare's Ashes Book Analysis

1. What is the setting of the novel? (place, culture, time, social class/group, society)
There are 4 places within this story: Clare’s childhood house, the Meadow, Chicago and Clare & Henry’s apartment; these places is where the storyline occurs. Since it does not necessarily follow in chronological order, the earliest time in the book is 1968, and the dates and years change all throughout the book until the latest year in 2053. Clare is from a rich family, while Henry is from the middle class. The culture in certain time periods can be seen through the actions that occur, for instance, if a chapter is set in the 80’s, this can be recognized not only by the stated date but the description of the setting (e.g. clothing hairstyles, music, etc.)
2. How is the setting of the novel relevant to the meaning of the book?
These settings are relevant because it provides the readers with a better

What would you say is the climax of the book?
The climax of this book is the realisation of Henry’s inevitable death. After Henry from the future time travels to Henry and Clare in the present, the couple becomes aware of the troubles that will come. It becomes more realistic after Henry loses both of his feet, which is a necessity when it comes to time traveling because he arrives naked and must survive waiting until he gets back to the present, which includes a lot of running.
8. Could you identify Freytag’s pyramid?
Exposition • Henry first meets Clare in a library in Chicago (1991 – Clare is 20 and Henry is 28).
• Clare first meets Henry in the Meadow in South Haven (1977 - Clare is 6 and Henry is 36).
• Clare keeps Henry a secret throughout her entire childhood, as Henry continues to visits her.
Rising Action • Clare (13) is woken up by Henry calling her name, she runs out to the meadow to see her father, her brother and Henry, but her father tells her to go back to bed.
• Clare (18) moves to Chicago to go to an Art Institute and to find Henry.
• Henry and Clare get