Each chapter signifies a particular character. What is the author's purpose in doing so? Also, is there a reason why Blount wants to keep conversing with a deaf-mute?
What is the significance between Dr. Copeland and his passion for justice? How does Dr. Copeland's passion parallel Blout's frustration with the ignorance he witnesses from those around him?
Even though many newborns are named after him, Dr. Copeland feels that he does not have any influence over children, especially his own. Why were his children more attracted to their mother? Was it because of the stories that she was telling or her kind disposition?
Everyone goes to singer's room to talk because they feel "that the mute would understand whatever they wanted to say to him. And even more than that " or the truth (94). Why does Singer only talks to Antonapoulos? What is the reason for Singer's silence with the other characters, why does he only listen to them?
What does Singer keeping his hands tucked firmly in his pockets upon leaving Antonapoulos tell us? Why does Singer pretend not to understand when asked by the others about his absence?
Why do the characters, especially Mick, feel that talking to Singer is like a game? What are the differences/similarities in the manners that Mick, Blount, and Doctor Copeland speak to Singer vs. the manner that Singer speaks to Antonapolous?
Dr. Copeland remains silent in public in order to keep his dignity. Is his self-imposed silence more empowering or oppressive? What does his decision to remain silent reveal about his attitude towards society?
What significance do the little cats with faces of Mrs. Brannon hold for Bartholomew, Alice and Jake?
ReplyDeleteEach chapter signifies a particular character. What is the author's purpose in doing so? Also, is there a reason why Blount wants to keep conversing with a deaf-mute?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the significance between Dr. Copeland and his passion for justice? How does Dr. Copeland's passion parallel Blout's frustration with the ignorance he witnesses from those around him?
ReplyDeleteIs there some symbolic or allegorical reason for there always being a voice coming from the room of a deaf-"mute?"
ReplyDeleteEven though many newborns are named after him, Dr. Copeland feels that he does not have any influence over children, especially his own. Why were his children more attracted to their mother? Was it because of the stories that she was telling or her kind disposition?
ReplyDeleteEveryone goes to singer's room to talk because they feel "that the mute would understand whatever they wanted to say to him. And even more than that " or the truth (94). Why does Singer only talks to Antonapoulos? What is the reason for Singer's silence with the other characters, why does he only listen to them?
ReplyDeleteHow does Jake Blount view the world? Does he share the same view points as Hobbes?
ReplyDeleteHow is the relationship between Biff and Blount similar to the relationship between the greek and singer?
ReplyDeleteWhat does Singer keeping his hands tucked firmly in his pockets upon leaving Antonapoulos tell us? Why does Singer pretend not to understand when asked by the others about his absence?
ReplyDeleteWhat significance is there in that Portia calls Karl Marx "Buddy?" How is Portia different than her father and Mick Kelly?
ReplyDeleteWhy do the characters, especially Mick, feel that talking to Singer is like a game? What are the differences/similarities in the manners that Mick, Blount, and Doctor Copeland speak to Singer vs. the manner that Singer speaks to Antonapolous?
ReplyDeleteDr. Copeland remains silent in public in order to keep his dignity. Is his self-imposed silence more empowering or oppressive? What does his decision to remain silent reveal about his attitude towards society?
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Why do all the characters use Singer as a confident even though he doesn't reciprocate that feeling?
ReplyDeleteDiscuss the abrupt change in narration of Jake between p63 and p64. How might this be related to his "Gospel" he is unwilling to share with others?
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