A Bird in the House
1) Meaning of the chapter: -Connects back to Piquette's life -"loons"used as a metaphor to describe the lack of attention and belonging e.g.Piquette did not go to school and stayed home at all times2) Major Event: - Piquette going forth to the Connors cottage - first time Piquette showed that she can relate3) Major Conflict: -Piquette does not fit in with
- Vanessa tried to be friends with Piquette5) Functions of the Characters outside of the family: -Piquette showsthe horrible reality of the world that some people go through life not really belonging anywhere6) Explain what and how Vanessa learns about life: Vanessa learnsthat not all people are not as lucky as she is to have a family, home,and belonging in life -Vanessa finds it hard to cope with the change of having one of her fathers patience's as an acquaintance. Mother thought that Piquette had lice; Grandmother McLeod refusedto go to the cottage with her and Vanessa's father orders her to getalong with Piquette. - Vanessa learns that sharing intimate moments with another will bring them closer together in spirit. - Beth is the typical mother in response to thinking that Piquette would be a bad influence on her child BUT once Beth got to know Piquette, she welcomed her tostay -Ewen Connor is considerate, kind, and showed compassion toPiquette. 4) Explain what we learned about the family: Grandmother McLeod is prejudice against people of lower class. - Vanessa learns a great deal about the nature and life. 7) Explain the significance of the last sentence of the chapter:Piquette can relate to the loons better than anyone else because bothloons and her have no sense of belonging nor hope so they eventuallyceased to extinct mind, body or soul. Vanessa also only "uses" Piquette as an"informing guide" for the wild.
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