Maestro

Goldsworthy uses evocative language in order to depict the landscape and set the mood of Darwin, which is so crucial to Paul's growing up and development. Goldsworthy has achieved a high level of literary brilliance. Goldsworthy uses this language technique to assist the comprehension of the importance of choices that the reader is so obviously intended to receive. One of the novels main characters, Maestro (whom the novel is named after), is constantly portrayed as the mysterious teacher who was incapable of showing emotion. As they progress with their lives and learning experiences, we closely watch and examine their every move. Here Goldsworthy uses irony and pun. When Paul's Dad decides to pursue this career path, its a choice that will greatly affect Paul's growing up and change the course of his life. Distinctive language of the Maestro is clipped and curt. Goldsworthy also contributes to the novel a clever form of characterisation. One such event is the encounter in the library where Paul discovers the act of making love ( pg 56 - 58). But once again Goldsworthy resorts to the technique of gradually unfolding the truth behind the Maestro's past. The process of this gradual unfolding of knowledge and discovering new options in life involved Paul's grasping the Maestro's advice about 'good' and 'great'; the difference between genius and talent. However there are other texts that are capable of this. One such example is the song 'Californication' by The Red Hot Chilli Peppers

The novel of Maestro reflect many aspects of mankind which are both good and evil. The effects of evil can be seen in the character of Keller; after he has seen what cruelty human beings are capable of he becomes very pessimistic about humanity. He had underestimated the extent of evil and even the music he loves becomes a weapon of evil, which was used against him and so it subsequently becomes his enemy. As we grow up the world around us contains both good and evil, therefore as we...