Characterization
What does paragraph 16 reveal about the son?
He thinks his father never gave them the opportunity to be close.
What was the speaker's grandfather's job?
He was a farmer
In paragraph 15, the author uses imagery in order to—
Emphasize how old and decrepit the father appears to the son
Which line of dialogue provides the best evidence that the father is questioning his priorities?
“Now all that seems so unimportant, you know?” This line shows that the father is unsure of whether or not he spent his time wisely
Why is the son upset with his father?
He was absent during his childhod
In paragraphs 3 through 5, the phrases “Let me guess” and “no doubt” give the son’s dialogue a tone that is —
Sarcastic
Paragraph 17 suggests that the son is motivated to listen to his father because —
He believes his father is dying
Paragraph 20 reveals that the father views his childhood home of Ashland as —
A place with limited opportunities
What does the title Big Fish represent?
The father's desire to do great things and be important
What is the father's moral dilemma?
He must reconcile his lifelong desire to be important with the knowledge that he neglected his family.
The story explores the theme of a son —
Disappointing his father
Which line from the text hints at the father's reasoning for sharing stories with his son?
“Remembering a man’s stories makes him immortal, did you know that?”