Symbols
In "The Prison" what does the candy store symbolize?
Tommy’s entrapment
What theme is shared between both stories?
The theme of isolation
Who is the main character in The Prison?
Tommy Castelli
What type of store does Tommy and his wife, Rosa, run?
A candy store
In The Prison, what is Tommy's main source of frustration?
His inability to change his life and escape his boring everyday routine.
What does the shed symbolize in "Games at Twilight"?
Ravi’s short lived victory and later leading to his insignificance.
How does regret play a role in "The Prison"?
Tommy feels regret over his past decisions that led him to the life he has now
Who is Ravi in Games at Twilight?
The young boy who hides in the shed during the game.
In Games at Twilight, what is Ravi hiding from during the game?
He is hiding during a game of hide-and-seek.
In "Games at Twilight", what does Ravi hope to achieve by winning the game?
He hopes to gain respect and recognition from the other kids
In "The Prison" what does the young girl symbolize?
A chance for Tommy to break the cycle of regret.
What does Games at Twilight suggest about childhood emotions?
It emphasizes the intensity of all the feelings he’s going through such as hope and fear
What is Tommy’s relationship with Rosa in The Prison?
Rosa is his wife, and their relationship is falling apart
What does the little girl in "The Prison" do at the end of the story as tommy stands there watching
The girl sticks out her tongue at him while leaving the store.
What does Tommy’s relationship with his wife, Rosa, highlight in The Prison?
It highlights his emotional isolation and the lack of happiness in his life.
What does twilight symbolize in "Games at Twilight"?
The fading of hope and realization that things aren’t how we saw them
How does the theme of entrapment manifest in The Prison?
Tommy feels trapped in his marriage, job, and life choices.
How does Mira contribute to Ravi’s sense of isolation in Games at Twilight?
She ignores him when he tries to claim his victory.
What realization does Ravi have at the end of Games at Twilight?
He realizes that no one cares that he has won, and he feels insignificant.
What role does the heat play in Games at Twilight?
It symbolizes the emotional pressure Ravi feels as he struggles with the game and his want for recognition.
How is the act of stealing candy symbolic in "The Prison"?
It reflects Tommy’s own rebellious past.
How does The Prison explore the theme of missed opportunities?
Tommy reflects on his past mistakes and feels trapped by his inability to change his life, showing regret over wasted chances.
What does the girl in The Prison symbolize to Tommy?
She represents a chance for redemption or escape from his boring life.
What internal conflict does Tommy experience when he sees the girl stealing candy?
He is conflicted between his desire to stop her, feeling a sense of morality, and his recognition of his own past mistakes, which makes him feel sorry for her
In Games at Twilight, what event causes Ravi to feel abandoned?
When the other kids forget that he’s still in the game, and they move on without him.