Plot
Analysis
Misc.
100

Where does Ana see the blind man 

on the tram 

100

what did the state of the gardens represent

chaos that she was experiencing in her mind 

100

the piece is written using this literary term 

hint: echos the experience of thoughts

stream of consciousness

200

what was the blind man doing when she saw him

chewing gum, undisturbed

200

what did the blind man represent in Ana

a blind spot

200

what socio-economic situation does Ana live in 

middle-class

300

in what place does Ana experience her existential crisis

botanical gardens

300

How does her experience with the blind man alter her idea of life

She goes from feeling safe and in control, to feeling lost and confused and realizes that the life she lived was not fully true or realistic

300
Ana returns home just in time to.....

make dinner

400

when Ana returned home, what had changed

Her internal understanding of her world
400
at the end, Ana returns to her home... what does Lispector criticize of society here

the confinement of women to traditional roles

400

what sensory perception disturbed and enchanted Ana in the garden

the scent of nature

500

in what state were the botanical gardens 

chaotic

500

if Amor means "love" why would this piece be called Amor

Her life has been shaped through and by love (mother, wife, daughter, etc.) but her love had become tied up by routine and control... 

there are hard truths to love 

chaos of love

500

Ana saw the blind man after doing WHAT activity 

grocery shopping