The Author
This Italian writer wrote Cuore.
Who is Edmondo De Amicis?
This boy narrates the diary that forms the novel.
Who is Enrico Bottini
What is the main theme of the October chapter?
What is honor/dignity
Which year was Italy unified?
What is 1861
What state was De Amicis born in?
What is the Kingdom of Sardinia
What is the name of the teacher who represents the moral authority in the class?
Who is Mr. Perboni
This feeling allows characters to understand and care about the suffering of others.
What is empathy/compassion
Which year was Cuore published?
What is 1886
What job was the reason for De Amicis to travel a lot?
What is staff journalist
What was the physical disability of Crossi?
What is a withered arm
What was the number one thing De Amicis advocated for in his novels for children?
What is education
What was the biggest political event in 1846 Italy?
What is the election of Pope Pius IX
What did De Amicis' writing lean heavily into, which may seem overdone today?
What is emotional sentimentality
Who was one of the inspirations behind the characters in Heart?
Who is De Amicis son, Furio
Cuore teaches children to take responsibility of these two groups: family and _____ (a larger community).
What is nation/society
What day is National Festival Day in Italy?
What is June 3rd
What is the name for a small symbolic space that represents a miniature version of society (De Amicis uses this in his writing)?
What is microcosm
What is the name of the young girl in June's story, "Shipwreck?"
Who is Giulietta
In Enrico father's letter, he writes, "do not be a ______ soldier?"
What is cowardly
What battle prompted De Amicis to leave the army?
What is the Battle of Custoza