Is Martine's relationship with Sophie healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
100
What was Ondaatje and his father's relationship like? (Healthy or Unhealthy?)
Unhealthy
100
In BEM, what represented Martine?
A Daffodil
200
Why did Sophie give her aunt the Mother's Day card instead of her mom? (Think of their relationship)
Because Sophie didn't really know her mom enough that she was comfortable giving her the card to show her how she felt. She felt that her aunt was her mom. Poor communication in between Martine and her.
200
Is it true that Ondaatje was a bit embarrassed about the things his father did in the past?
Yes, But no. Yes, because his father always solved a problem with another problem, but no because that's his father.
200
How did Martine's death impact Sophie?
Sophie's grandmother shouts to Sophie "Ou libèrè?" (Freedom)
300
Why was Martine overprotective with her daughter?
She didn't want the same thing happening to Sophie and she didn't want her acting like an "American girl" .
300
Will Ondaatje change the relationship between his kids unlike he did with his father?