Guided Reading Text 4 Analysis "the Garden Wall " By John Bovery

The Garden Wall :1-Context and purpose :+ Short story set in colonial Morocco, critiques French colonial authority and its psychological impact, and shows how power imposes itself on both people and space.2-Title analysis :+ "Garden" : Space of Soul, Tranquility, Refreshment, Source of Peace and Serenity, Joy and Happiness, + "Wall" : Makes the Garden SecuredThe "wall" symbolizes colonial control, separation, and domination. It also represents emotional and moral barriers.+ "Cecilia and the Garden" : Space of Chaos and Anxiety Source of Fear, Turmoil Fills her Sadness3- Plot :+ A French colonel builds a wall in a Moroccan city. + The project disturbs Cecilia, who gradually feels fear and guilt.+ The wall is completed, but its effect is disturbing rather than successful4-Setting :+ Colonial Morocco, mainly around a house and a garden. + Natural space contrasts with artificial colonial construction.5- Characters :+ Cecilia : sensitive and easy, morally aware. + Colonel : represents colonial authority and control. + Moroccan workers : silent, marginalized figures.6- POV :+ Third Person Limited focused on Cecilia's thoughts and emotions.7- Conflict :+ Internal conflict : Cecilia struggles with fear and guilt caused by the wall. The wall represents colonial control, but she realizes it brings