The Narrator(Tom)
Manhattan New York
where was Frances from?
sydney Australia
What religion are the Ruth's.
Christan.
Were did the fire take place?
Sydney
Chaos, Loss, hopelessness.
what does Tom do for work?
He is a paralegal
what did frances study in college?
English
How old are both the couples
About 50s and 60s
Were did The Author(Tom) meet Frances?
What does the dress represent?
The feeling of when the first met and how much Tom and Frances connected.
What does Tom do during a time of crisis
He tries to find hope in anything and everything.
She was hopeless.
What do they do to cope for the fire.
try to socialize and forget about what's happening.
What island was the majority of the story on?
Cockatoo Island
What do the missing bird represent?
How the world feels like its ending and smoke is covering the air.
What is the main thing he struggles with?
The feeling of being alone.
Why was Frances so distant?
She doesn't like thinking about the fire.
What do the Ruth's think the fire is about.
That its a sign from God for all of humanity sins.
why is all the life on the island feel like its disappearing?
The smoke in the air is limiting oxygen.