This is what we know from reading Chapter 1 in “Encounter.”
words we defined
careen
perturbed
furtive
derisive
The Setting
Irene is in New York City–she lives here
Clare is also in NYC–she is visiting
Morning
Irene is opening morning letters
Clare and Irene grew up together
Clare
Alcoholic father
Possibly abusive
Poor
Dies in a fight
Described as selfish, cold
Lonely
One year younger than Irene
Catlike
Can be affectionate
Insecure–she wants to come back to Irene–wants to return to a comfort zone
Didn’t like old life, dissatisfied in new
Fickle
Risk taker
Doesn’t care about putting other in harm’s way
Irene
Envious of Clare?
Hypocritical?
Third person narrator
Focalized through Irene
