Can You Spot the Differences?

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Question 1

What is the main difference between the houses in the outskirts of the town and the children's play?

Answer 1

The houses are all exactly alike and have the same number of flowers, while the children's play seems identical and rhythmic.

Question 2

What is the appearance of the women who come out of the houses?

Answer 2

Each woman has a different dress print but gives the appearance of being the same. Signup and view all the answers

Question 3

Why does Calvin feel uncomfortable and want to go back? Signup and view all the answers

Answer 3

Calvin is uncomfortable with the synchronized and robotic nature of the town and wants to go back to Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the houses in the outskirts of the town?

The houses are all exactly alike, small square boxes painted gray. Each had a small rectangular plot of lawn in front, with a straight line of dull-looking flowers edging the path to the door. The uniformity of the houses and their surroundings suggests a lack of individuality and conformity in the town. Signup and view all the answers

What does the synchronized play of the children suggest about the town?

The synchronized play of the children suggests a lack of creativity and individuality in the town. The children are all playing in the same rhythm, with identical movements, and seem to lack imagination or spontaneity. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Calvin and Meg want to go back to the hill, and why can't they?

Calvin and Meg want to go back to the hill because they are uncomfortable with the eerie uniformity and conformity of the town. However, they cannot go back because Mrs. Whatsit instructed them to go into town and they do not know if she and the other Mrs. W's will come find them if they turn back. Signup and view all the answers