Why are the Kelvey girls treated so badly?
Their family is poor and considered very low class.
Why does Gregor work as a traveling Salesman, even though he hates it?
He feels responsible for the financial support of his family.
What do Taylor Swift, Tim Gunn, and J.K. Rowling all have in common?
They were unpopular in high school for their differences and then those differences made them successful later on in life.
What is the best definition for "the Other?"
People who are unfamiliar to to a person or a group.
Define Contradict.
Do, Say, or mean the opposite of something
What drives Kezia's attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll's house?
Her Desire to be Kind
How did Gregor's sister, Grete, treat him throughout the story?
She is sympathetic at first and caring but then begin to blame Gregor for the family's troubles.
How does the Taylor Swift example add to our author's argument? (TWO ANSWERS)
Using a current reference that most readers would know, connecting a recognizable person to the author's claim.
What is the main way that the world of the future will differ from the world of the past and present?
People will encounter a new type of Other.
Define Objection.
An argument against something.
What are TWO symbolic meanings of the little lamp?
Human Kindness and Social Acceptance
How does the family justify killing Gregor?
They convince themselves that the bug is not Gregor.
What is the main trait that makes some teens unpopular?
Being Different
When people encounter "the Other" they have four main choices. What are they?
They can either build a wall, flee, fight, or talk it out.
Define Marginalize.
Treat as unimportant.
What is the doll's house a symbol of?
Social Class
Who comes to visit Gregor after he does not show up for work?
His Manager/Boss
Why is it important for adults to let high school students know that it can be good to be different?
Students need to understand that their differences that make them outsiders now can lead to great success later in life.
The Great Wall of China is an example of what happens when someone encounters "the Other." What is the example?
Building a wall.
Define Perspective.
Point of View.
What color is the doll's house on the outside?
Green on the outside
How many lodgers were staying at Gregor's house towards the end of the story?
3
Who wrote this argument?
Alexandra Robbins
What is an example of "the Other?"
Answers will vary!
Define Pariah.
A Social Outcast.