Characters
The narrator of the story
Who is Klara?
Rosa acts as this device when compared to Klara
What is literary foil?
"Don't be silly, Klara! You think such strange thoughts. They were just playing. And they enjoyed themselves, and so did the passers-by."
What is literary foil?
Klara is able to interpret reality correctly
"Because I don't want you coming against your will."
Who is Josie?
Klara's mentor and owner of the store
Who is Manager?
The sun is an example of this in the text
What is symbol?
"Because I don't want you coming against your will."
"A fight? I didn't see it Klara."
Who is Rosa?
The person that will eventually purchase Klara
Who is Josie?
the practice of using an object, person, situation, or word to represent a larger, more abstract idea beyond its literal meaning
What is symbolism?
"Sometimes, at special moments like that, people feel a pain alongside their happiness."
What is the paradox of human nature and range of emotions?
"Klara, you're quite remarkable. You notice and absorb so much."
Who is Manager?
Klara thinks this person has died but then the next morning thinks the Sun saved them
Who is Beggar Man?
a character who highlights the traits of another character—usually the protagonist—through sharp contrast
What is literary foil?
"The Cootings machine carried on and on, and daytime almost became like night."
What are the destructive forces in man-made technology?
"You took all the nourishment for yourself, Klara. Look, it's almost gone dark."
Who is Boy AF Rex?
The person who makes Klara think about human beings experience multiple emotions at the same time
Who is Coffee Cup Lady?
a recurring element, idea, image, or symbol that appears repeatedly throughout a literary work,
What is motif?
"Her ability to absorb and blend everything she sees around her is quite amazing. As a result, she now has the most sophisticated understanding of any AF in this store, B3s not expected."
"Will you reproduce for me Josie's walk?"
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