Giuseppe

Question 1

Summarise ‘Giuseppe’

Answer 1

• The uncle tells his niece a story of how they captured and butchered a mermaid in World War 2
• The mermaid represents the innocents others of war, such as Jews or political prisoners who were dehumanised

Question 2

How does ‘Giuseppe’ explore unusual events?

Answer 2

• Blending historical realism with myth to analyse human cruelty and guilt. Through a calm, detached narrative, it reveals how dehumanization—labelling the mermaid a “fish”—allows people to justify horrific, immoral actions

Question 3

What poetic forms/techniques does ‘Giuseppe’ use?

Answer 3

• Free verse
• Narrative

Question 4

Giuseppe or Eat me?

Answer 4

• Eat me