The Spanish Church by Katherine Watson: Bed First : Summary and Questions
Theme:
In this travelogue, Katherine Watson visits the town of Portomarin in Spain and experiences a spiritual connection bed first year English bed first year English In this travelogue, Katherine Watson visits the town of Portomarin in Spain and experiences a spiritual connectionwith the church there. She encounters a boy in the church and they communicate without speaking, relying on the silence of the church. She describes the church as “nice.”
Long Summary:
This is a travel journal made by Katherine Watson. She made a pilgrimage to the city of Portomarin. She reached there by following the ancient sacred path. She went there happily. On the way, she sat against the wall to enjoy the Spanish sunshine.
Two Italian cyclists passed her at top speed, but they were busy fixing the puncture so she concluded that it was better to walk. She spends the night with her friend in a modern motel. Portomarian is a reconstructed town and the church is made of the same historic stones. She felt so spiritually connected to the Church that she wanted to go it alone. But she found a boy there and felt that they were familiar to her.
They did not speak because they were both foreigners, but the silence of the church was the language they spoke to each other. After the boy’s disappearance she went to her friends. Friends asked her how her church was and she replied, “It’s good; very comfortable”.
Important Question:
How does Katherine Watson feel about the church in Portomarin?
Katherine Watson feels spiritually connected to the church in Portomarin and describes it as “nice; very nice”
What is the significance of Katherine’s encounter with the boy in the church?
The significance of Katherine’s encounter with the boy in the church is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, it can be inferred that the encounter had a profound impact on Katherine, as she felt a sense of familiarity and connection with the boy in the silence of the church. This encounter may have symbolized a spiritual or emotional connection, highlighting the power of shared experiences and the ability to communicate without words.
How does the silence of the church contribute to the communication between Katherine and the boy?
The silence of the church contributes to the communication between Katherine and the boy by providing a space for a non-verbal connection. In the absence of spoken words, they are able to communicate through their shared presence and the atmosphere of the church [1]. The silence allows for a deeper level of understanding and connection, transcending language barriers and fostering a sense of familiarity and connection between them.