Maeve and Amadora's Journey

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What did the dark-haired woman leave in Red's hollow?

A baby

Who was Amadora and what did the name mean?

Baby that Maeve found; means gift of love

How did other people react to Maeve's baby?

They did not approve; they said the baby did not belong; told them to leave

How did Maeve respond to these people?

She just smiled and waited and hoped. Signup and view all the answers

As Maeve cared for the child and the baby grew, how did people change?

People became kinder and the baby became like the rest of them Signup and view all the answers

What did Red say about the wishes that people kept leaving for her/him?

A blessing and a burden Signup and view all the answers

What did Red say that everyone needs?

Hope Signup and view all the answers

How are Samar and Amadora alike?

Both kind; people did not approve of them Signup and view all the answers

How are Samar and Amadora different?

Amadora was abandoned/Samar was not an orphan; Samar - Muslim/Amadora - Italian Signup and view all the answers

Some people wanted Maeve and the baby to leave because...

She was single and she had a baby Signup and view all the answers

Was Bongo angry with Red for breaking the rule?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think Bongo stroked Red with her head?

She showed she loved the tree Signup and view all the answers

Red and the frog breaking the rule are similar because...

They both broke the rule; Red was being hopeful Signup and view all the answers

Red and the frog breaking the rule are different because...

Red kept on talking and the frog talked on accident Signup and view all the answers

How are wishes a blessing?

Let's people hope for what they want Signup and view all the answers

How are wishes a burden?

Red tried to get their wishes to come true Signup and view all the answers

What was Maeve's wish?

For someone to love with all her heart Signup and view all the answers

How does the story change in chapter 31?

Red broke the rule and kept on talking. Red tells us how he became a wish tree in 1848 Signup and view all the answers

Describe Maeve and her family.

Young Irish girl, immigrant, her mother, father, and brother died, very poor. Signup and view all the answers

What was Maeve gifted at?

Caring for the sick Signup and view all the answers

What qualities did Maeve have that helped her use her gift?

She was kind, patient, and willing to learn. Signup and view all the answers

Why did people come to Maeve to help them when they were sick?

They were too poor to go to the doctor. Signup and view all the answers

How did people repay Maeve for helping them?

They gave her a loaf of bread, diary, tokens, other gifts by putting them in the hollow of the tree. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maeve and Red's Journey

A dark-haired woman left a baby named Amadora in Red's hollow, which means "gift of love."
Maeve faced disapproval from the community for keeping the baby, who was seen as not belonging.
Despite the negativity, Maeve maintained a hopeful demeanor, ultimately fostering kindness among the people as Amadora grew.

Community and Hope

Red described the wishes of the people as both a blessing, providing hope, and a burden since fulfilling them was a challenge.
Everyone needs hope, a sentiment expressed by Red in their reflections on life.

Samar and Amadora

Both Samar and Amadora experienced societal disapproval, highlighting their shared kindness.
Differences include Amadora being abandoned while Samar had a family; Samar identifies as Muslim and Amadora as Italian.

Rules and Relationships

Maeve's single parenthood caused some individuals to urge her to leave with the baby, due to societal norms.
Bongo, the frog, was not angry with Red for breaking rules, showing affection instead.
Red’s wish for the frog acted out of hope, while the frog's talking was accidental.

Nature of Wishes

Wishes serve as a blessing by inspiring hope and dreams in people, while they become a burden when the effort to fulfill them falls on others.
Maeve wished for deep love, reflecting her emotional desires.

Maeve's Background

Maeve is presented as a young Irish immigrant who, having lost her family, endured poverty but found purpose in caring for the sick.
Her nurturing abilities stem from her kindness, patience, and eagerness to learn.

Community Support

People sought Maeve’s help when ill due to their inability to afford doctors, indicating her importance within the community.
In gratitude, they would leave tokens of appreciation for Maeve in the hollow of the tree, including food and other gifts, symbolizing communal bonds.

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Description

Explore the heartfelt journey of Maeve as she faces societal challenges while nurturing the abandoned baby, Amadora. This quiz delves into themes of hope, kindness, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity. Engage with the story's characters and their interactions within their community.