Whirligig Vocabulary
replenish
to fill up again
Why doesn't Brent have his whirligig book anymore?
He left it on the bus.
What are some of the materials Brent uses to make this last whirligig?
driftwood, shells, reflectors, soda cans, license plates, wind chimes
In what state is Brent in chapter 9?
Maine
Where does Brent decide to eat after his conversation with the painter?
A diner in town
seclusion
being in a private place or away from other people
Where does Brent find materials for his final whirligig?
the beach
What does Brent call the whirligig in relation to Lea?
A "kinetic gravestone"
What is the name of the campsite where Brent stays?
Howelette's Campground
Where does Brent go after he eats?
Into the town hall
savor
to taste and enjoy something completely
Why does the preacher's words disturb Brent?
He feels like he is calling Brent a vagabond and a fugitive.
What do the children tell Brent that causes him to think about moving the whirligig?
Hurricanes come through the area and it might get destroyed
Where did the owner of the campground get the wood to make the new picnic table at Brent's campsite?
the dump
What is going on in the town with a group of people?
A square dance
jest
a thing that is said or done for amusement; joke
Who does Brent meet on the beach?
A lady who is painting
Where does Brent decide to hang his last whirligig?
The painter's house
Who or WHAT does Brent consider his friends that are always there for him?
The stars
To what does he refer the dance of all of the people?
A human whirligig
scrutinize
to examine or inspect closely
What does Brent feel like after he tells his story to the painter?
He feels forgiven and she told him that she feels that he is a good person.
When the woman asks Brent if the whirligig is a real person, what does he say?
He says, "She was, and she died in a car crash". He also it was his fault.
What are two things Brent says he will do after he returns from his trip?
Build more whirligigs, maybe one in every state / Visit other states...
Participating in the dance with other people, Brent feels like it is his _________ into society.
re-entry