VOCAB
What is the meaning of impede?
To prevent
Who were the main characters? (3)
the old man/angel and the couple (Pelayo and Elisenda)
Pelayo/Elisenda decide the main is a sailor.
The neighbor sees his wings and thinks he is an angel of death.
Priest is suspicious because angel appears "much to human".
Why did the priest doubt the old man is an angel?
The old man did not look neat and tidy. The old man did not speak Latin.
What did Elisenda and Pelayo buy with the money they earned
Satin pumps and silk dresses
Built Rabbit warren
Built a two story mansion
What vocab word belongs in the blank?
I was ________ after learning that I was diagnosed with an incurable disease
Delirious - not able to speak or think clearly especially because of mental confusion or illness
Where did the story take place?
a shore/beach village
What happens when the people learn of the "Spider-woman"? How does their reaction compare to when they first discovered the old man?
The people are moved by her story. They are kind to the spider woman because her story is "full of so much human truth" and reflects a "fearful lesson" that is relatable.
Why did Elisenda decide to fence in the yard?
Elisenda wanted to charge people money to see the angel
Why did the villagers go to see the old man in the chicken coop?
Many people were curious about the angel in the chicken coop and they though the angel could help them.
What is the meaning of repose?
a state of rest or sleep
What eventually drives people's attention away from the Old Man? What does this show about people?
the spider-lady/ this shows that people want to see different things quickly
How does the old man transform physically throughout the story?
The old man arrive bald, nearly toothless, and his "huge buzzard wings" are "dirty and half plucked." Then looses most of his feathers and becomes ill. At the end, his wings regrow "large, stiff, feather" that allow him to fly away.
Why was a woman changed into a spider?
The woman disobeyed her parents by going to a dance
How did the old man help Pelayo and Elisenda earn lots of money?
metaphor
You know quite well that nothing amuses me," said she, shrugging her shoulders with a supreme impertinence.
What is the vocab word and what does it mean?
Impertinence - lack of respect; rudeness
When the people hurt the Old Man, most think that he is acting out of pain. Even thought this is the case, why do they avoid annoying him? What do they think will happen? What does this show about the people?
He could hurt them; they are afraid of him
The main ideas and important details of a text.
summary
Why did Pelayo and Elisenda put netting and iron bars on their home?
The netting kept the crabs out and the bars were to keep out the angels
The villagers and spectators are cruel to the angel, what characteristic allows the the old man to endure abuse?
Patience
To be generous or forgiving
What is this vocab word? Spell it right!
Magnanimous
What had changed the girl into a spider?
A magical ram
What is the purpose of summarizing and paraphrasing?
To condense and rephrase information.
What did the old man do at the end of the story?
The old man flew away over the sea and nobody cared
"They felt magnanimous and decided to put the angel on a raft with fresh water and provisions for three days and leave him to his fate" Why do you think they would do this to the angel?