The Gift of the Magi
What are the names of the main characters?
Jim and Della
What is the main conflict in the story?
Madame Loisel borrows and then loses her friend's necklace.
What is the main message of "The Last Bison"?
What is the main theme of Chief Seattle's speech?
The main theme is the connection between humanity and nature.
What cultural values are expressed in the story?
The cultural values expressed include community, respect for nature, and tradition.
What sacrifice does Della make?
Sells her hair
Why does Madame Loisel feel unhappy?
She believes she should be rich. She is unhappy with her middle class, average lifestyle. This causes her to act spoiled.
How does the story reflect Native American culture?
Native Americans live off of the bison. They respect the animal greatly.
How does Chief Seattle describe nature?
Chief Seattle describes nature as sacred and deserving of respect.
How does the main character feel about the setting (place) she is in?
The setting influences the plot by highlighting the beauty and importance of Hawaiian landscapes.
What does Jim sell to buy Della's gift?
Sells his watch
How does the story end?
Madame Loisel realizes she spent the last 10 years being poor to pay off the necklace even though the necklace was a fake.
What actions do the characters take to protect the bison?
The characters may organize efforts to protect the bison, such as creating reserves or advocating for laws against hunting.
What emotions are conveyed through the speech?
The speech conveys sorrow, urgency, and a call to action.
What role do traditions play in the story?
Traditions play a significant role in shaping the characters' identities and actions.
How does the story illustrate love?
They were willing to sacrifice their most prized possession to buy the other a present. This shows how much they value each other over material things.
What lesson is learned by Madame Loisel?
She should have been happy with her original life.
What event leads to the decline of the bison population in the story?
The decline is often caused by overhunting and habitat destruction.
How does the speech reflect cultural values?
It reflects cultural values such as harmony with nature and community.
What hobby is talked about in this story?
Kayaking and voyaging
What culture is being represented in this story?
American/ New York/ Low income
What culture is being represented in the story?
What culture is being represented in this story?
Native American and American
What culture is being represented in the story?
What importance relationships are shown in the story?
The author is close with her dad and uncle. She feels connected to nature.