"I remember feeling furious at Polly for so stupidly breaking the unwritten rule, but at the same time, being terribly excited about what answer Miss Lucy might give." -pg. 40
Polly, in this story, had asked guardian Miss Lucy about the gallery. The gallery was a colliquialism. It was often talked about through the students and anywhere except for around the guardians. When Polly asked Miss Lucy about the gallery, many of the students were shocked and angry she had broken the rule of not speaking of it around the guardians. This colloquialism is very effective because it demonstrates the importance and mystery of the gallery. It confuses the reader even more and makes them question what the importance is and why it's so sacred. The purpose is to exemplify the student's confusion about the gallery and their desire to figure out the importance of it. The students' desire also creates a desire in the reader. I am eager to find out more.
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