Setting
Did Lola live with Pascual? If yes, where?
Yes, at Pascual’s house
What significant action does Pascual take in the climax of the plot?
He killed his mother
What are the 3 personality traits about Pascal Duarte
cold-blooded, barbaric, impulsive
Who is rumored to be a bullfighter?
Stretch
How does Pascual's relationship with his mother influence his emotional state?
A) It provides him with unconditional love and support.
B) It leads to feelings of resentment and isolation.
C) It helps him develop strong interpersonal skills.
D) It has no impact on his emotional state.
B
Where did Pascual think of running away to?
La Coruña/ Madrid
Who is Pascual's main antagonist throughout his early life, often causing him distress?
His mother
Identify 2 events about Pascual Duarte's childhood experiences which might turned him into a barbaric, cold blooded and uneducated person.
Father deaths, Not able to study at school, mother's lack of love
What does the horse symbolizes to the family?
Miscarriage
Name two of the themes of Pascual Duarte
Inability to Find Meaning in Suffering, Shame, Sociopathy and a Lack of Meaningful Relationships, Misfortune and Fate, violence
Describe 2 features of Pascual's house near the village?
Cramped one story house, he has a farmhouse
How did Pascual kill Stretch?
He first flattened him with one knee on his chest, then killed him like a bug underfoot after stretch said “So, she still love me?” (don’t have to mention exact quote)
In chapter 4 what happened two days before Mario was born?
Pascual locked his father up in a cupboard and a mad dog with rabies had given him a bite.
What does the family's coldness and lack of empathy contribute to?
Constant violence the mother did not shed a single tea when his son died
What is Pascual Duarte's violent outburst or crime? Name 3
Harming animal ex: the dog and horse.;
Murder ex : Kill his mother, stretch
Fighting
What was Pascual doing at the beginning with his dog?
Hunting
What is the literary device(mentioned by Mr. Weber) called in the beginning and end of the novel?
Framing
State 1 internal conflict had Pascual Duarte grapples with throughout the story
Guilt and Remorse : Pascual Duarte struggles with feelings of guilt and remorse over his violent actions and the harm he inflicts on others.
Weapon symbolizes violence, what weapon does Pascal use to kill the horse?
Knife
Name two global issues in both The Family of Pascual Duarte and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Mental health, Social isolation, Freedom, Violence
Explain 2 differences between Madrid and Pascual’s hometown?
Madrid: Rich cultural place, people more welcoming ; Pascual’s hometown: impoverished/poor place, more countryside feel/rural
What makes the death of Mario so special that Pascual feels different to his mother and father?
Mario showed Pascual genuine love and innocence, and his death was particularly tragic. This death was natural and innocent, unlike the violence that surrounds other deaths in the family, making Pascual feel true grief and highlighting his capacity for normal human emotion.
State four animals /persons that Pascal duarte killed and the general reason for it.
chapter 1 Chispa - he thinks the dog is keep on staring at him, which makes him annoyed
Chapter 7 Horse - The Horse kicked his wife, the first son is dead because of the miscarriage
Chapter 19 Pascual duarte mother - He blame her for the miserable life that she had brought to him
Chapter 15 Stretch - because he stolen away his wife
How many times did he stab the horse?
12
16
6
5
20
5
What is the impact of the Spanish Civil War in the family of Pascual duarte?
A) The war leads to a reconciliation between Pascual and his estranged father, allowing the family to heal their old wounds.
B) The conflict exacerbates existing tensions within the family, leading to further violence and tragedy.
C) The war strips the family of its wealth and status, resulting in a peaceful and harmonious rural life.
D) The Spanish Civil War has no significant impact on the Duarte family, as it remains untouched by the conflict.
E) The war unites the family members in a common cause against an oppressive government, solidifying their bond.
B