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Who will the narrator wait for in the yard?
Who will the narrator wait for in the yard?
the narrator will wait for her in the yard
How is the yard described?
How is the yard described?
the yard is described as an extended living room
What is Maggie nervous about?
What is Maggie nervous about?
Maggie will be nervous until after her sister goes, she will stand hopelessly in corners, homely and ashamed of the burn scars down her arms and legs, eying her sister with a mixture of envy and awe
What does Maggie think about her sister?
What does Maggie think about her sister?
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What is the significance of the yard to the characters?
What is the significance of the yard to the characters?
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What is the significance of the yard to the narrator and Maggie?
What is the significance of the yard to the narrator and Maggie?
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How does the narrator describe Maggie's feelings towards her sister?
How does the narrator describe Maggie's feelings towards her sister?
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What does the narrator imply about the world's attitude towards the sister?
What does the narrator imply about the world's attitude towards the sister?
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What physical characteristic of Maggie causes her to feel ashamed?
What physical characteristic of Maggie causes her to feel ashamed?
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How does the narrator describe the yard's surface and its resemblance to a living room?
How does the narrator describe the yard's surface and its resemblance to a living room?
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What is the significance of the extended living room to the characters?
What is the significance of the extended living room to the characters?
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How does Maggie feel about her sister and why?
How does Maggie feel about her sister and why?
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What emotions does Maggie experience when her sister is around?
What emotions does Maggie experience when her sister is around?
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What does the description of the yard reveal about the characters' relationship with nature?
What does the description of the yard reveal about the characters' relationship with nature?
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How does the portrayal of the yard reflect the theme of internal struggles and external appearances?
How does the portrayal of the yard reflect the theme of internal struggles and external appearances?
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Study Notes
The Yard
- The yard is a comfortable space that is often underestimated.
- It is described as an extended living room where one can sit and look up at the elm tree.
- The yard is carefully maintained, with hard clay swept clean and fine sand lined with tiny grooves.
Maggie's Character
- Maggie is nervous and ashamed of her burn scars.
- She stands in corners, feeling homely and envious of her sister.
- She believes her sister has had an easier life and that the world has always given in to her sister's demands.
The Sister's Relationship
- The sister is seen as someone who has always had control over her life.
- Maggie looks at her sister with a mixture of envy and awe.
- The sister is perceived as someone who has never been told "no" by the world.
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