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- 1Sadness & Depression-Vera is a self-possesed girl of 15
-She knows who she is
-In control
-Vera means "true" - 2Why is the name "Vera" ironic?It is ironic because Vera is not truthful. She lies and deceives Mr. Framton Nuttel. Romance at short notice was her specialty.
- 3Who is Mr. Framton Nuttel? Why does he move to the country? (Explain the significance.)He is a very anxious man (caused by self-consciousness) so he moves to escape the stress. While Mrs. Sappleton, things are only made worse because Vera makes him nervous. (Irony)
- 4Who is Mrs. Sappleton? What does she say to Mr. Nuttel and what does he think?She is the aunt of Vera and the woman Mr. Nuttel goes to visit. She tells him not to mind the open window because her husband and his brothers come through it. She also talks about hunting. Because of Vera's story, he thinks she is delusional and changes the subject.
- 5Describe the story Vera makes up. In what state does the guest leave?-Three men went shooting and never returned
-They got lost (her voice falters)
-When they return she acts horrified
-He ran off as if he had seen a ghost because "he was scared of the dog since he had been hunted into a cemetery" - 6Although the story is from Chig's perspective, who is "A Visit to Grandmother" really about?Chig's father Charles' resentment towards his mother for supposedly treating his brother GL better.
- 7Give a short description of GL.GL is seen as a con-artist and ladies man. He supposedly has lighter skin than Charles. He is well liked and given much attention in person and conversation.
- 8At the table, a funny story involving GL and his mother is told. Why doesn't Charles like the story? How does his mother respond?Charles doesn't like the story because he claims that if he acted like GL he would have been punished. He thinks it is because GL had lighter skin and was more attractive. His mother explains that Charles would have been punished because he was more intelligent and mature so she expected more of him.
- 9How does "A Visit to Grandmother" end? Is the conflict resolved? What is one of the themes?-After Grandmother's explanation, Charles leaves still troubled (and GL enters in a flashy suit).
-The conflict is resolved in the sense that the truth had been spoken.
-Theme: Conflict isn't always resolved quickly and real life isn't always neat - 10Describe the culture in "By the Waters of Babylon."-Hill people
-Superstitious
-Places are forbidden
-Only priests or their sons can contact the gods
-Similar to Native Americans
-No technology
-Uncivilized (clans...tribal)
-Polytheistic
-Superior to other cultures (Forest People) - 11Who is the main character of "BTWOB"?What sets him apart?-The main character/narrator is named John. -He is in the process of becoming a priest (taught how to read old books.. etc.).
-Had different dreams
-Has to get purified
-Decides to go on a journey - 12What are "god roads?"The "god roads" were streets and highways.... literally roads.
- 13When does the story "By the Waters of Babylon" take place?-Post Apocalyptic
-After "The Great Burning" (nuclear war)
-The god roads were broken up
-The city would have been radiated - 14John goes over the "sacred river"? What is this river?We can infer that it is the Hudson River.
- 15What are some things that happen to John early in his journey?Source: Enotes
"After he sees an eagle flying east and kills a panther by shooting a single arrow through its eye while it attacks a white fawn, he is convinced that he is right to break tribal taboos and journey to the Dead Place. - 16Describe "The Place of the Gods."-Many pigeons and wild dogs
-There is a building that says UBTREAS (Subtreasury)
-There is also a statue that says ASHING (Statue of Washington) - 17John explores the city and discovers riches and works of art and also the body of a "god." What does he discover about the gods?He realizes that they were only men.
- 18John returns to his father, thinking that maybe the city can be restored and shares his findings etc... How is this is a cautionary tale?It is saying that technology can lead to destruction.
- 19What is the symbolism of the sun setting in "Shaving?"It's like the father is blessing him by shining down on him. It symbolizes his father dying.
- 20Who is the main character of "Shaving?" Give a short description.-Barry (told from his point of view)
-Athlete (plays rugby)
-He talks about how he had grown up (no longer a little boy)
-Didn't quite know himself - 21Barry is preoccupied thinking about his father. What does Barry think of him? What does he do?Barry observes his father and remembers when he was young and strong but now he is weak on his death bed. Barry offers to shave him because the neighbor couldn't come to do it.
- 22Describe how Barry prepares to shave his father.He washes his hands like a surgeon
- 23Barry's father asks how old he is...why is this important?It shows that his father had lost touch with time. It was also more of a rhetorical question because he is surprised how quickly Barry is growing up (acting older than his age).
- 24Why is the shaving mug symbolic?Barry's father got it for the coronation in 1953. Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch. The "crown" is being passed down to Barry and the "monarch" is dying. There are cracks in it and that shows it is old.
- 25"Shaving" takes place in April. Explain the significance.April is spring but it is also known for rain.
- 26Prince Prospero brings the nobles and his friends into his castle to prevent them from becoming infected. What did they do?They party all the time and there is this unreal sense of madness.
- 27There is a masquerade ball. What colors are the 7 rooms?-Blue
-Purple
-Green
-Orange
-White
-Violet
-Black - 28How is the black room different?The panes were scarlet and looked like blood. People who went in were creeped out.. The room is more or less symbolic of death.
- 29There is a hard, black, ebony clock that strikes every hour. What does this represent?Everyone stops and listens to the clock chime. The music is eerie and people can't get used to it. Sooner or later time is going to run out (they are going to die of the plague.)
- 30Someone dressed like one dying of the Red Death comes into the party and the clothes are dappled in blood. What were people thinking? What was Prospero thinking?The character "outdid Herod in cruelty." No one thought it was funny. Prospero was insulted and chased the character, ordering people to seize him. They took off the mask to find there is no one in the costume. (spirit)
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- A Visit to Grandmother, By the Waters of Babylon, Shaving, The Masque of the Red Death and The Open Window.
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- SHELBY GUINN
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- Creado por eckart.sophie7 · 17 ene 2016
- Copiado por SHELBY GUINN · 25 may 2018
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