Comprehension
How would you characterize the stranger in "Where is here?"
He is shadowy, strange
What could be a possible theme of the Doll's House?
Kindness may come from an unexpected source.
Racism is taught
How does the author portray those who insult and tease others?
They feel no emotion. they enjoy their power
What is symbolic of the doll’s house in the story the Doll's House?
It represents social status
Which actions show someone being shunned?
if someone sneers, are they showing respect or disrespect?
Which action shows someone behaving spitefully ?
Shutting the door on someone, giving someone your back as they approach you.
Disrespect
Rolling your eyes at someone. sticking your tongue out
What is the impact of the stranger's visit at the end of his visit?
He has left the couple confrontational and puzzled
Do the Burnell Kids benefit from having the Doll House? Why?
They gain more fame and an even higher status than before.
Explain the deeper meaning of these words by Else
" I have seen the little lamp"
She is overjoyed with both the lamp and the show of kindness by Kezia
What is symbolic of the little lamp in the Doll's House?
It symbolizes human kindness and community acceptance
Where should a person most likely be gregarious( social) ?
Give examples of actions that demonstrate someone behaving amiably( warmly/pleasantly)
if a team is stoical after losing a game, how do they behave?
At parties, events
Giving your seat to an elderly person, giving the last piece of candy to your sibling
They show no emotion
At what point does the father forces the stranger to leave?
when the stranger asks to rest on the basement steps
What criticism does Katherine Mansfield give about the social status?
She was clear that the status system was atrocious to the poor.
What events portray scary and unreal events in "where is here ?"
flickering of lights
wall paper drained of color
Who is your favorite character in the Doll's House? Why?
Answer will vary
What is the suffix in cheerfully?
What does it mean?
in a manner that is full of happiness
What impels Kezia to invite the Kelvey's to see the Doll House?
Her willingness to be kind when everyone else is cruel
Why was Kezia captivated by the Doll House ?What is her impression?
She thought it was perfect and like a real home
How would you describe the relation of the stranger and his mother through retelling of his relationship with her mother?
They had a very close bond, he shares that they would do alot of fantastic things together
Describe the Kelvey's Lifestyle
They wore ragged clothes, over sized hand me downs, ate simple sandwich covered in blobs of newspapers
Mothers patiently waited for their kids' play performance.
What is an adverb from the sentence along with the adjective from which it is formed?
patiently-patient
What is the cause for the poor treatment of the Kelvey's?
Unlike the rest of the society they live in, the Kelvey's are from a low class.
How does the author of the Doll House portray the parents of the rich kids?
Quote examples
They are responsible for encouraging the snobbish behavior in their kids
Aunt Beryl scolding the youngest Burnell for inviting the Kelvey's to see the Doll House
What best describes the father’s actions when the stranger in “Where Is Here?” walks around outside the house?
The father is interested with what the stranger is doing but respects the stranger's wish to rekindle his memories.
Which statement best expresses a good theme in relation to the symbolic meaning of the Doll's House?
Those who are privileged in life should share their happiness with the less fortunate ones.