Galloway, Janice. "Not Flu".

Summary

- an investigation into the relationship of Rachel and Peter

- Peter invites a Dutch friend to their home to practise the language

- Rachel fails not only in communication with the Dutchman because she does not speak the language but also in communication with Peter

- Peter falls sick and Rachel attends to him, but from her point of view, the problem is "not flu"

Analysis

-  concentrates on building up atmosphere rather than action

- the silent tragedy of failing communication

- the different worlds of men and women: Rachel tries to intrude in the company of Peter and his Dutch friend and is rejected