The narrative point of view shifts in The Cone-Gatherers so that the reader can empathise better with the characters. Vivid description involving imagery and sentence structure is also used.
Throughout the novel, pay close attention to the language used and draw conclusions on the features of style that you notice – look out for the following:
word choice
imagery
sentence structure
tone
contrast
symbolism
point of view
All of the above can reveal aspects of character, theme and setting which are key elements in the novel. Pay particular attention to key incidents and moments in which a character’s motivations are clearly displayed, or a theme is further developed.