Characters
what kind of prisoner is the man?
political prisoner
What does "political prisoner" mean?
Someone jailed because of beliefs, ideas, or government conflict.
why did the chef take the professor's identity?
the chef understood he had to survive.
What does the chain symoblize?
Oppression /loss of freedom
What important choice does the man face?
Whether to escape.
Yes he was smart but his mother felt it was the best way to earn money
What is cuff?
A metal restraint placed on wrists
How did he get the text to read?
What major theme appears in the story?
Freedom, survive, choices
How does freedom change the man emotionally?
He feels hope and fear.
What happened to the man's handcuff?
It slip off his wrist
What does oppression mean?
Cruel or unfair control over people
what memories do the prisoners think about while walking?
their families , mothers and loved ones.
Why is the loose cuff important?
If represents a chance for freedom.
Why is freedom valuable in the story?
Because it was taken away.
Why is the man weak and thin?
Because he was imprisoned and treated badly.
What does control mean?
to restrict others
Why did his hands smell like ink?
He writes in hi notebook like the professor until his hands begins to ache. He normally doesn't write that much.
How does the author show dehumanization?
Prisoners are compared to animals.
How can fear control people?
Fear stops people from acting freely.
What does the line of chained prisoner's sympolize?
Lack of freedom /oppression/control.
Use the word " freedom" in a sentence connected to the story. Do you think the man is truly free?
The man is ___________because_____.
What details shows the man was once skilled as a chef?
He prepared food cooked ducks, soups and expertly.
Why do the prisoners walk faster when the sun comes out?
They feel warmer and stronger.
What lesson can readers learn from the story?
Freedom and human dignity are important.