Setting
Name one Setting
Various Answers
Who is Billy Giles?
Billy is a fighter.
Why does Billy fight?
Billy fights in order to earn money and provide for his family.
Summarize the plot
Summary
Who is Johnnie Mae?
Johnnie Mae is Billy Giles' wife.
How does Johnnie Mae feel about Billy fighting?
She wishes that he wouldn't fight.
What does Johnnie Mae want Billy to do instead of fighting?
She wants him to take an IBM (computer/tech) course instead.
What is the mood of this story?
The mood can be described as remorseful or disappointed, due to Billy reflecting on the choices in his life that landed him in circumstances he wishes were different.
Describe Billy and Johnnie Mae’s relationship.
Billy and Johnnie Mae love each other and want the best for each other. Billy continues to fight even though he wishes he didn’t have to in order to earn money to take care of Johnnie Mae. Johnnie Mae sees Billy’s potential and wishes better things for him
What does Billy think about as he reflects on his life?
Billy thinks about the choices he made in life and how he ended up in his current circumstances.
Name all of the settings
The locker room
The boxing ring
Billy and Johnnie Mae's Apartment
The Subway