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 the Connor family
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 learns a great deal about the nature and life. 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. 4) Explain what we learned about the family: Grandmother McLeod is prejudice against people of lower class. - 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. - Vanessa learns that sharing intimate moments with another will bring them closer together in spirit. Vanessa also only "uses" Piquette as an"informing guide" for the wild. - 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.
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