Characters
what kind of prisoner is the man?
political prisoner
What does "political prisoner" mean?
Someone jailed because of beliefs, ideas, or government conflict.
What does the man first notice after the cuff slips off?
No one notices he is free.
What does the chain symoblize?
Oppression /loss of freedom
What important choice does the man face?
Whether to escape.
what month does the story begin in?
December
What is cuff?
A metal restraint placed on wrists
Why does nobody notice he is free?
Prisoners are focusing on themselves
What major theme appears in the story?
Freedom
How does freedom change the man emotionally?
He feels hope and fear.
What happened to the man's handcuff?
It slip off his wrist
What does oppression mean?
Cruel or unfair control over people
what memories do the prisoners think about while walking?
their families , mothers and loved ones.
Why is the loose cuff important?
If represents a chance for freedom.
Why is freedom valuable in the story?
Because it was taken away.
Why is the man weak and thin?
Because he was imprisoned and treated badly.
What does control mean?
to restrict others
Why is the man physically weak?
he has been hiding and starving
How does the author show dehumanization?
Prisoners are compared to animals.
How can fear control people?
Fear stops people from acting freely.
What does the line of chained prisoner's sympolize?
Lack of freedom /oppression/control.
Use the word " freedom" in a sentence connected to the story.
Freedom means to me _____________.
What details shows the man was once skilled as a chef?
He prepared food cooked ducks, soups and expertly.
Why do the prisoners walk faster when the sun comes out?
They feel warmer and stronger.
What lesson can readers learn from the story?
Freedom and human dignity are important.