Vocabulary
Define theme
A message about life that the author shows through the story.
“Whenever you feel like criticizing someone,” he told me, “just remember that all of the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”
Don’t judge people without imagining yourself in their position.
Pandora's Box
Being too nosy can cause bad things to happen.
Define reveal
To show something clearly that was not obvious at first.
As for the terrors ahead, he did not fool himself that they were all behind him—well, you just have to stand up to your fear and lot let it squeeze you white.
Learning to face the things that scare you is a part of life.
The Heron
If you are too hard to please, you might end up with little or nothing.
Define suggest
To hint at or communicate an idea without stating it directly.
I’m supposed to be smart; I make good grades and have a high IQ and everything, but I don’t use my head.
Knowledge is not the same as common sense.
Why the Bat Flies at Night
People who aren't true to their friends will end up with no one.
Define vacant
Empty or unoccupied
The things we do are like monuments…only instead of being made out of stone, they’re made out of the memories people have of you.
Our actions can influence people for a long time.
The Fox and the Stork
Expect others to treat you the way you treat them.
Define weary
Extremely tired, especially mentally or emotionally.
“We were strangers—though as you can imagine, it did not take long for us to develop a feeling of comradeship, for we twenty were alone in a strange world.”
People in new situations together form friendships quickly.
The Ant and the Dove
Those who are kind to others will be treated kindly in return.
Define distant
Emotionally removed or not close.
But I think diseases have no eyes. They pick with a dizzy finger anyone, just anyone.
Misfortune strikes randomly, not just those who deserve it.
The Tortoise and the Hare
Hard work is more important than talent.