Symbolization
How does Thunder symbolize the changes that are coming to Sound of Thunder's world?
1. It symbolizes morality. The first one reminds Eckels that death is inevitable.
2. Sound of Justice and Doom. The gunshot is a result of Eckels negligent act of stepping on a butterfly.
Who is Sound of Thunder?
Sound of Thunder
Daughter of Yellow Bull, the tribe's leader
What does the warning represent for the Nez Perce people?
The prophecy of a new race
Who is Lewis and Clark?
Meriweather Lewis and William Clark
American explorers who led the Corps of Discovery
What is foreshadowed in Rolling Thunder in the Mountains?
Thunder is a recurring motif that symbolizes the challenges and conflicts ahead.
Who is Yellow Bull?
The tribe leader
Why is the arrival of white settlers mentioned?
It is mentioned as a growing concern for Nez Perce.
How does Sound of Thunder responds to the news of the settlers, and what does this reveal about her character?
is overwhelmed
What is Culture?
Shared beliefs, knowledge, behaviors, and customs
What does Sound of Thunder's vision symbolizes?
Her internal struggle between accepting her role in the tribe and her fear of the future.
Who is Sound of Running Feet?
narrator
How does the novel begin?
It begins with an introduction to the protagonist, Sound of Thunder, a young Nez Perce girl who has a deep spiritual connection with nature.
What is the significance of Sound of Thunder's visions and how do they reflect her inner conflict?
Pride vs. Fear Initial arrogance and terrified retreat.
Disregard vs. Responsibility Willful Ignorance and guilt
Why is the Mona Lisa famous?
Leornado da Vinci's artistic mastery and the enigmatic expression Mona has on her face.
Clash of Cultures
Conflicting perspectives between the Nez Perce tribe and the white settlers
Who is Chief Joseph?
Respected Leader of Nez Perce
What is the Connection to Nature?
The Nez Perce people have a spiritual and practical relationship with the natural world.
How does Yellow Bull's decision to form a war party reflectt his leadership and responsibility to the tribe?
Failed authority, loss of control, and role in precipitating war.
What is Chief Joseph known for?
Leading the Nez Perce tribe in a dramatic 1,600 mile retreat across the Rocky Mountains to escape forced relocation.
Connection to Ancestry
The land is deeply connected to identity.
Who is Swan Necklace?
Sound of Running Feet's fiance, a warrior in the Red Coats.
What describes the Nez Perce tribe?
The Nez Perce tribe is depicted as living in harmony with nature using resources from around them sustainably.
How do the white settlers symbolize change and why is it such a threatening force for Nez Perce?
Theft and broken trust
What is federalism?
System of government that divides power between a national or federal government and regional or state governments where each level of government has its own constitutionally defined responsibilities.