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Where It Happens: Physical Setting Social Setting Atmosphere

The document describes various settings in the story and the atmosphere surrounding Rory and his grandfather. It begins with their comfortable stay at Darren's mum's caravan. It then discusses the retirement home Rory's grandfather is unhappy at, called Rachnadar, which houses old people that are not wanted elsewhere. When at the train station, Rory is threatened but his grandfather defends him. They find kindness at a gas station where an attendant helps them. During their trip to Liverpool to meet Rory's father, strangers assist them despite worries about Rory's young age. Rory's grandfather is upset to learn of their destination. In the end, the family is reunited in Liverpool and Rory feels he

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Where It Happens: Physical Setting Social Setting Atmosphere

The document describes various settings in the story and the atmosphere surrounding Rory and his grandfather. It begins with their comfortable stay at Darren's mum's caravan. It then discusses the retirement home Rory's grandfather is unhappy at, called Rachnadar, which houses old people that are not wanted elsewhere. When at the train station, Rory is threatened but his grandfather defends him. They find kindness at a gas station where an attendant helps them. During their trip to Liverpool to meet Rory's father, strangers assist them despite worries about Rory's young age. Rory's grandfather is upset to learn of their destination. In the end, the family is reunited in Liverpool and Rory feels he

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Darrens mums

caravan
The caravan provided
them with the comfort
they had missed in the
past few days.
dead secluded but filled
with basic necessities.

Tyrones caravan
Similar to many other
caravans in the campsite.

Warm and friendly.
Smelling of spices; domestic
and happy atmosphere.
Physical setting Social setting Atmosphere
Rachnadar
This is where they put old
folk that nobody wants.
Granda is upset being there
and it hurts Rory.
..the shuffling old people
with dead eyes pass up and
down
Perth railway station
Rory is threatened and
Granda attacks the young
nasty boy; Granda is
galvanised into action
decides that he will steal a
car.

Gas station
It is comforting to know
that Rory and Granda are
among people who trust
them and are willing to
help.
Rab has recognised Rory and
his Granda and is keen to
help
The trip to Liverpool
The public, though
worried for the
responsibility that Rory
has undertaken with the
care of his grandfather, is
very helpful in attempting
to get Jeff McIntosh to
meet his father and son.
Normas house provided
temporary relief.
Granda is hurt and angry that
he is actually being taken to
Liverpool to meet his son /
Rorys father.
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Liverpool
The family is united
Id find what I was
looking for.
Granda may accept his son
eventually (despite the years
of misunderstanding).
Rory had found a family and
would not be alone when
Granda finally goes.

Where it happens
Physical setting Social setting Atmosphere
Bus shelter
The bond between the
two generations.
Granda is cold when he rests
at the shelter after the escape
from Normas house, but tells
Rory that he is willing to be
anywhere as long as they are
together.
Rory is extremely afraid and
shocked that he may be alone
when he thinks his
grandfather is dead.

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