Bargain
Definition of prodded
urged on, here by poking with a stick
What is the name of Kevin's computer program?
Louis
Who/what is the narrator talking about?
He is talking about the love he shared with a woman. Although they were young, their love was powerful.
Who is Eco and who is Narcissus?
Eco is a nymph who lives among the Oreades and Narcissus is the son of a nymph and god of the river who Eco falls in love with
Al observes Mr. Baumers eyes in the end of the story; what does this suggest?
Al might suggest that Mr. Baumer is pleased about Slade's death or that Baumer was directly responsible for his death.
What is the story's POV?
First person; using I
What can you say about Kevin's interactions with Louis?
Kevin says that he doesnt have any friends, which might explain why he gives his computer a name and treats it like a buddy. He is probably lonely at school.
Could the themes in the stanzas of the poems be universal?
It could be universal in the first stanza. The theme seems to be that true love is a wonderful thing.
What curse falls upon Eco?
Hera has cursed her to only be able to repeat what others say and never speak unless spoken to
Who is the best teacher?
Raena teacher, duh :p
What is the main problem in the story and what theme can you infer from it?
Slade and Mr. Baumer are feuding over Slade owing Baumer money. Mr. Baumer stays upset at Slade because Slade bullies him and doesnt treat him with respect.
-injustice
-edu is important
-treat others the way you want to be treated
-friendship
What is probably the main theme of this story?
If people done love you for who you are, they arent worthy of you?
Everyone deserves to experience love.
Friendship is a powerful and necessary thing in everyone's life
What does the author mean when he says "nothing could ever dissever his soul" from Annabel Lee?
Although they are separated physically, their love is so deep that their souls are forever connected.
What possible universal theme is suggested by the relationship between Narcissus and Eco?
Eco has fallen in love with Narcissus, who is arrogant and cruelly flings her away from him; unrequited love could be the theme
-Loving someone can hurt if the other person doesnt share the same feelings
What season are we in?
Fall!
Why did Mr Baumer hire Slade?
Mr. Baumer either has a new plan to get his money or revenge, or he is trying the old plan of showing respect to gain respect.
Louis starts to behave like a regular computer when Kevin asks him to explain what his plan is. Louis probably doesn't want Kevin to know what he is planning to do to Chuck and Ginny Linkes.
Who is the author of this poem?
Edgar Allen Poe
What happens to Eco when Narcissus rejects her?
She pines away and dies, only existing as a heartbroken voice among the forest.
He thinks its liquor because he cant read
What happens at the end of the story?
What is one of the terrible actions Louis takes against the Linkes?
Gets Chuck arrested. Secret Service think they he sent a telegram threating the president's life. Their mom got a notice that their credit cards have been canceled. The internal Revenue Service has called their dad for an audit.
What does the poem reference her death as?
We know that she died from tuberculosis, but the author references her death to a wind that blew out of a cloud and chilled her; kinsmen coming in and boring her away from him
What curse is put on Narcissus?
Aphrodite curses him to love no one else but himself and will die of unrequited love
What general themes can we generate from all four of these stories?