Vocabulary
Does a premonition come before or after an event?
Before
Why does the seventh man's father allow him to go out during the storm?
It was during the eye of the storm
What is something that you've learned about the nature of survival from this story?
Varies
What would we not know about the seventh man if the frame story was told in 1st person?
We wouldn't know his age or appearance.
Give the infinitive/infinitive phrase:
"To find the lost cat was the family's mission."
"To find the lost cat..."
Most people find their nighttime routines to be ________ or calming.
What happens to the seventh man in the weeks after K's death?
He becomes sick and has nightmares
Did the seventh man truly escape the wave?
No - he physically survived, but suffered mentally and emotionally
They are more vivid and relatable
Give the infinitive/infinitive phrase:
"Do you want to stay?"
"To stay"
What feeling might you have in a desperate situation?
Panic, stress, etc.
Why does the seventh man feel responsible for K.'s death?
He feels he could have saved him (yelling louder or grabbing him)
What does the seventh man believe happens when you turn your back on your fear or try to run from it?
That you give it power over you.
What is a purpose of initially not knowing why the seventh man is telling the story?
It makes it seem like a general story he is telling
Give the function of the infinitive/infinitive phrase in bold:
"Should we attempt to leave quietly?"
What vocab word also means to be fixated/hyperfocused on something.
Entranced
The most important discovery the seventh man makes when he returns to his hometown is...
The dark shadow of K.'s death has left him.
He can let go of his fear/guilt
Loss of childhood innocence
*Our fears that keep us from doing what we should
What is a key difference between the frame story and the interior story?
Frame story = 3rd Person
Interior story = 1st person
Give the infinitive/infinitive phrase and what it is functioning as:
"My parents understood and made arrangements for me to live elsewhere."
"My parents understood and made arrangements for me to live elsewhere."
- Adjective
If someone is experiencing a profound realization, what must be true?
The realization must be deep and intense, it must hold emotional weight on them or motivate them
Why does the seventh man's view of the past start to change while looking at the watercolors?
While studying the art, he realizes K is gentle and his last look did not have any hatred in it. (in the wave)
What does the seventh man believe about facing fears?
That it's the only way to overcome them
What is the situation of the frame story?
The seventh man is addressing a group sharing stories during a storm.
Give the infinitive/infinitive phrase and what it functions as.
"To start over again would be difficult."
"To start over again would be difficult."
- Noun