Setting
What's generally happening in the bigger picture setting?
What kills/severely injures the boy?
The razor wire
What is the big difference between this story and most stories structure wise?
The Conclusion (lack of falling action)
What country does the story take place in?
South Africa
What always gets through the alarm system?
The cat
What does the story open on?
A author in her bed
What is happening in the setting that is causing the stress?
Break-ins and murders
Also riots (not nearby)
How is the entire story an allegory?
Represents racism, and/or fear
What motivates the author to think about the story?
Her fear of someone being in her house
What is the governement's racial segregation called?
Apartheid
What is an example of what the house and it's defenses represent?
- Fear
- Illusion of Safety
-Other
What is the author originally thinking about before she thinks someone is in her house?
Writing/ Not writing a children's story
A Maid
What is ironic about the death of the boy?
The defenses were supposed to protect him but they hurt him
What specific kind of action does this story not have very much of?