Literary Analysis: Connie's Character
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What is Connie's habit when she is with other people?

  • Whispering to herself to ensure her voice sounds all right.
  • Fidgeting with her hair to ensure it looks perfect.
  • Craning her neck to glance into mirrors or checking other people's faces. (correct)
  • Gazing intensely at others to judge their appearance.

    • Why does Connie's mother criticize her about her appearance?

  • Because Connie's mother is jealous of her youth and beauty. (correct)
  • Because Connie's mother wants her to focus on her studies.
  • Because Connie is not as pretty as her sister.
  • Because Connie's mother is worried about her self-absorption.

    • What is the occupation of Connie's sister, June?

  • A secretary in the high school Connie attends. (correct)
  • A teacher at Connie's high school.
  • A librarian at the local library.
  • A nurse at the local hospital.

    • What does Connie wish would happen to her and her mother?

    <p>That they would both be deceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe Connie's voice?

    <p>High, breathless, and amused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Connie's hair color?

    <p>Dark blond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Connie and her friends do at the shopping plaza?

    <p>They went shopping or to a movie, or did other activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about Connie's apparel?

    <p>Her clothing looked different at home and away from home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the shape of the drive-in restaurant?

    <p>A big bottle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was on top of the drive-in restaurant?

    <p>A revolving boy holding a hamburger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Connie's Character

    • Connie is 15 years old and has a nervous habit of checking her reflection in mirrors and other people's faces.
    • She is pretty and aware of her beauty, which is everything to her.
    • She has a distinctive laugh, with a high, breathless, amused voice that can sound forced.

    Family Dynamics

    • Connie's mother is critical of her, constantly scolding her for gawking at herself and comparing her unfavorably to her sister June.
    • June is 24, plain, chunky, and steady, and is often praised by their mother.
    • Connie's father is mostly absent, working away from home and not engaging much with his family.

    Social Life

    • Connie has a best friend, and her father drives them to a shopping plaza in town where they can hang out.
    • They often walk through stores or go to a movie, and are left alone by her friend's father.
    • Connie and her friends like to go to a drive-in restaurant, where older kids hang out, and sometimes get invited to join them.

    Physical Appearance

    • Connie has long, dark blond hair, which she styles differently at home and when she's out.
    • She wears a pull-over jersey blouse that looks different at home and when she's out.
    • She often wears shorts and flat ballerina slippers, and has a charm bracelet that jingles on her wrist.

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    Explore the character of Connie, a 15-year-old with a nervous habit of checking her appearance. Analyze her personality, relationships, and struggles. This quiz is based on a passage from a literary work.

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