The Metamorphosis
Gregor's family accepted him as an insect
False
This object in Gilman's story represents the narrator's mental confinement and descent into madness.
What is the yellow wallpaper?
Scorpion sting
What causes Coyotito's illness?
Symbolism
Which type of figurative language is used the most in Fences?
Weather had no symbolism in literature.
False
Gregor works as a traveling salesman to pay off his parents' debt.
What is Gregor's job, and why does he work there?
Though the narrator believes she's recovering in a vacation home, this is what the nursery-like room actually symbolizes.
What is an asylum?
In the ground
Where did Kino hide the pearl?
Pittsburg, Pensylvania
What city does Fences take place in?
Developed characters that are three-dimensional.
What are "round" characters?
A framed picture of a woman in furs.
What is one item Gregor protects?
Gilman's story critiques this social issue, which limited women's independence and expression.
What is the oppression of women?
Juana had wisdom, common sense, and compassion.
How does Juana juxtapose Kino?
Gabriel starts to sing and dance.
What does Gabriel do at the end of the play when his trumpet isn't able to produce a sound?
A recurring symbol, theme, or character type.
What is an "archetype"?
He was wounded after his father throws apples on his back.
Why was Gregor injured?
The narrator is prescribed this controversial treatment.
What is "the rest cure"?
The hunters thought he was a coyote pup.
Who killed Coyotito and why?
Pneumonia
What illness made Troy sick enough to wind up in the hospital and "fight with the devil"?
Vampirism in literature is about what 3 ideals?
What are "selfish desires", "exploitation", and "a lack of respect for others' autonomy"?
His transformation symbolized dehumanization, alienation and his personal identity crisis.
What is the significance of Gregor's transformation into an insect?
Jennie
What is John's sister's name?
La Paz
Where did Juana and Kino live?
Troy Maxson's life
What does baseball symbolize?
A tool used to acknowledge biblical allusions in literature.
What is a "resonance test"?