Vocabulary
Separate Peace
Catcher in the Rye
Crucible
Anthem
100
The docile puppy
Compliant or Easy Going
100
Explain how Gene's impression of Finny's funeral.
Gene feels that Finny's funeral is his own; he feels some closure with his experiences at Devon.
100
Who is the character Holden feels closest to?
Phoebe
100
Who is Rev. Parris? How would you describe him?
He is the Rev. of Salem and the Uncle of Abigail. He is a man who only cares about his reputation. He is intelligent but is also paranoid and untrusting of people's motivations.
100
Please explain the difference between Individualism and Collectivism.
Individualism is about having preference and self-pride. Individualism is believing in EGO and using the word I. It is about putting yourself first. Collectivism is about putting a community, government, or idea before yourself. You do not think or act on your own.
200
The brevity of the thunderstorm
Short or Quick. Over soon
200
Explain the symbolism of Blitz Ball
The game mirrors life where there are no winners or losers. Everyone must rely upon themselves - there are no teams. More specific to the story, the game symbolizes Finny's love of pure competition where those with the best skills can win.
200
What role does Mr. Antolini play in the novel?
He is a teacher that Holden looks up to until he goes to visit and Mr. Antolini touches Holden's head. This interaction could hint at the fact that Holden was abused in the past, or that Holden over-reacts to things, or that he always feels threatened.
200
Which family hates or fights with the Nurse family?
The Putnams
200
Explain the Law of Preference.
You could not like one person or job over another. If you do this then things aren't equal - you must like all things equally.
300
The ostensible reason
Apparent or Superficial. The supposed reason for something.
300
Explain the symbolism of Gene wearing Finny's clothes
This action symbolizes Gene trying to become Finny.
300
What is vernacular language and why is it important for this novel?
It is the personal vocabulary we all use. In this novel Holden speaks in a semi-rebellious way showing his inner thoughts.
300
How is Giles Corey killed?
He is pressed to death with stones.
300
Explain the family life in Anthem.
Parents mate in the mating house and when the children are born they are immediately taken away. Parents do now know their children and vis-versa. People live with those they work with.
400
The irascible army commander
Easily angered
400
Where does the term "A Separate Peace" come from? (bonus: what does it mean?)
It is a military term meaning that a country agrees to cease battle with one country (even though it may continue to battle the allies of that country). It symbolizes that Gene must make peace with himself.
400
What does the museum symbolize?
That some things are frozen in time and never change.
400
What does John Proctor say is "walking Salem" and is the real reason for the Witch Craft allegations.
Vengeance
400
What does the light bulb give Equality courage to do?
The best answer is: suffer the whippings, lashings, and being thrown into prison. Although, it does eventually (indirectly) inspire him to flee to the forest.
500
Her tepid affection
Lukewarm or Apathetic
500
Who is the eye witness called to testify at Gene's trial?
Leper Lepellier
500
What is the last line of the book and what can we infer from it?
Don't tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everyone. We can infer that Holden misses everyone meaning that he is still alone and hasn't improved.
500
The play is about witch trials; however, the real plot of the story is what?
John Proctor's journey towards forgiving himself and living with his faults.
500
Explain what all happens in the Uncharted Forest.
Equality kills his own food, sees his own reflection, has Liberty join him, finds an abandoned home and reads books where he finds the word I and eventually plans to take his friends from society and bring them to his new home.
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