symbolism
“ What did the necklace symbolize in the story The Necklace?”
It symbolized greed and pride
What themes were in the story The Necklace
Greed and Illusion vs. Reality
“ How did losing the necklace affect Mathilde’s life ?”
It made her and her husband go into debt that would take ten years to pay off, and she aged by five years.
What story is this quote from? "How little a thing is needed for us to be lost or to be saved!"
The necklace
“ How did the invitation in The Necklace play an important role in the story ?”
It sparked the main story line on how Mathilde ended up getting the necklace and losing it later on.
“ How does God help Johnathan within the story?”
God helps him to remember to stay on a positive path despite the hardships he went through.
What themes were in the story The Civil Peace
Resilience
“ How did King Midas’s greed affect everything around him ?”
Everything he had touched turned into gold, meaning he couldn’t do anything anymore, and even accidentally touched his daughter, who had turned into gold.
What is one important quote from the story Civil Peace?
"Nothing puzzles God."
“ How did King Midas’ power change everything ?”
At first, turning things into gold was great, but later on, it became an inconvenience.
“ How does Gold symbolize the importance of the story ?”
Greed and selfishness
What themes were in the story, The Golden Touch
Greed and Illusion vs Reality
“ Why was it so important for Forest to leave a legacy behind ?”
Forest was diagnosed with cancer and wanted to leave something significant before he passed away.
What story is this quote from? "Gold is not everything.”
The Golden Touch
“Why was Jonathan’s bike important ?”
He made a living by becoming a taxi driver using his bike.
“ Why were Forest’s poems important ?”
The poem was the key to unlocking the mystery of the hidden chest.
What themes were in the Story, the Thrill of the Chase
Adventure and discovery
“ Why did Jonathan and his family have to rebuild their lives ?”
Because of the cause of the war in NIgeria, everything was taken from them which made them have to start from scratch.
What story is this quote from? "I want all to know that the search is as much about the journey as it is the treasure."
The Thrill of the Chase
“ How did the treasure hunt play a big role in the story ?”
He wanted people to have fun and be more adventurous.
“This symbolizes how humor can heal better than medicine.”
Laughter
What themes were in the Story the A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered
Humor and Satire & Illusion vs. Reality
“The main conflict pits caring individuals against strict hospital rules.”
person vs. society
What is one important quote from the story A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
"Sometimes the best medicine isn't medicine at all."
This happens when a patient improves from kindness, not medicine.
the turning point