Genre
Non-fiction autobiographical journal
Setting and Context
Non-fiction autobiographical journal
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
The tone is adventurers, and the mood is moving.
Protagonist and Antagonist
The protagonists are Samuel Johnson and James Boswell.
Major Conflict
The conflict is that the Scots do not respect English law at all. Therefore, Johnson's trip across the Scottish Highlands is dangerous because the movement of the Englishmen is closely monitored.
Climax
The climax comes when Johnson and Boswell meet Lord Monboddo, who accommodates them despite having Scottish attributes.
Foreshadowing
Lord Monboddo’s farm work foreshadows the beauty of Scotland.
Understatement
The culture of the Scottish people is understated in the text. Initially, Johnson hints that they are scared of Englishmen, but the revelation is the opposite because they are welcome to get the opportunity to see the beauty of Scotland.
Allusions
The story alludes to Johnson’s adventure and explorations in Scotland.
Imagery
The beauty of Scotland depicts sight imagery. Johnson describes the beauty of the roads, the mountains and the people enabling readers to visualize the setting of Scotland.
Paradox
The main paradox is that Lord Monboddo as a different person while in court and when at home. While in court, Lord is strict and focused on justice, but when at home, he is a welcoming humble farmer.
Parallelism
The Scottish culture and expectations parallel the Englishmen way of doing things.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
Scotland is embodied as beautiful and charming.
