Secret Life of Bees
Lily’s abusive father
T Ray
When one thing represents another thing
Symbolism
Event in the background of Gene's experiences at Devon
World War II
Scout's real name
Jean Louise
Zenith
Ubiquitous
Torrid
Peak
Common
Hot and Dry / Passionate
Which historical movement takes place in the background
Civil Rights Movement
Two types of characterization
Direct and Indirect
Gene's envy towards Finny is initially revealed through
His belief Finny is sabotaging his grades
Rumors about Boo Radley demonstrate the larger point about Maycomb that
It alienates and marginalizes those who deviate from the norm
Traverse
Ingenious
Laggard
Pass through / across
Clever
Slow
The event that prompts Lily and Rosaleen to run away was
Rosaleen and Lily are put in jail when Rosaleen spits on the shoes of a white man mocking her as she registers to vote
3 types of irony
Situational
Verbal
Dramatic
Finny's unique coping mechanism
Denying anything he cannot understand or rationalize
Atticus' advice for dealing with Miss Caroline
Put yourself in her shoes (reveals his empathetic approach to almost everything)
Visage
Deduce
Obligatory
Face
Figure out
Required
The Black Mary’s role in the novel is most connected to the thematic topic of ________
Mother figures / femininity
Which type of irony would sarcasm best fit?
Verbal
Gene's numbness from the war stemmed from his belief that ______________-
He "killed" his "enemy" at Devon = loss of innocence
What is the importance of family names?
AND
Simon Finch's hypocrisy?
Family names define generational expectations and norms which people stick to
Simon Finch felt discriminated against for his beliefs in England, settled in Alabama and purchased slaves
Extol
Maxim
Impetus
Praise
Saying
Cause something
Bees act as a symbol of _______ through _____
Female empowerment
Role of the queen, Continued (and increasing) presence in Lily’s journey and progression towards independence
“Matches were dangerous, but cards were fatal” (from Ch. 6 of TKAM) is best described as
Hyperbole
Per Gene, a major danger at Devon was ________
Revealing true emotions
Chapter 12 focusing on Mrs. Dubose served what 2 major purposes to the novel?
Showing the increased attention towards the trial and ending the (relative) innocence/playfulness of the early chapters
Highlighting Atticus' empathy and patience even for those who hate him / entirely disagree with his defense of Tom
Bewail
Destitute
Insuperable
Express regret/disappointment
Lacking
Unable to be overcome