SH5 CH 1
What event serves as the inciting incident for the protagonist's "unstuck in time" experience?
The bombing of Dresden, Germany during WW2
What is the central conflict of Fences?
Cory and Troy's strained relationship (Cory tries to find his identity while Troy tries to make Cory's identity his)
Who are the two Alexeis?
Vronsky and Karenin
Who is Nora's husband?
Torvald Helmer
How does Ivan get injured?
He falls while hanging curtains
Who is the narrator of chapter 1 and what connection does he have to Billy Pilgrim?
Kurt Vonnegut; they both served in WW2
How did Troy's experiences with racism transfer to Cory?
Troy prevented Cory from playing football which greatly fractured their relationship
Why did Levin undergo a spiritual awakening in book 8?
He thought Kitty and Dimitri died in a storm
Who tries to blackmail Nora?
Krogstad
Who brings Ivan comfort and what does he do for Ivan?
Gerasim; he holds Ivan's feet in the air
What is the significance of the phrase "so it goes"?
This phrase is used whenever death is mentioned in place of the horrors of war
What was the metaphor Rose said when she found out Troy cheated on her?
"Planted a seed"
When/how did Levin finally find his purpose?
When Kitty and Dimitri almost died in the storm he realized he loved his family?
Why does Mrs Linde originally reject Krogstad?
He did not have enough money
Why does Ivan not trust doctors?
They lie to him about his condition
How does irony play a role in Billy Pilgrim's experiences during chapter 1?
The horrific events of war are described using a detached and matter of fact tone
What does the fence in Fences represent?
The fence symbolizes Troy's wishes to control is family as well as the emotional barrier he uses to keep others out
What almost stops Anna from dying?
Her red bag
Why did Krogstad want his job at the bank back so badly?
He wants his children to live a good life that wasn't tarnished by his reputation
What does Ivan do 3 days before he dies?
He screams for 3 days straight
How does the non linear structure of chapter 1 contribute to the theme in SH5?
The non linear narrative structure reflects the protagonist's "unstuck in time" experiences
Raynell
What is the epigraph of Anna Karenina?
"Vengeance is mine; I will repay"
What dance does Nora do at the party?
Tarantella
What is Ivan's metaphor for dying?
Being pushed into a black sack