N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season Flashcards
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What results in a 'Fifth Season' according to N.K. Jemisin?

Declaration of a seasonal law, where communities learn to be self-sufficient.

How were the orogenes kept in line?

Telling them that if they act right and are respectful, they'll be fine.

What do stone eaters look like?

Statues.

The node maintainer is likely Alabaster's child.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Damaya break her hand?

<p>Schaffa breaks it in order to teach her a lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Syenite considered a 'feral' according to Alabaster?

<p>It's proof that orogeny is unpredictable and not an easily-controlled science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two tasks are Syenite and Alabaster given?

<p>They are supposed to clear the blockage at Allia's harbor and are tasked to be breeders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Fulcrum teaches that orogenes can combine their strengths and work together when they are of like mind.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Alabaster, stonelore is really set in stone.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Damaya leave the home of her parents?

<p>Because she is an orogene and needs to be raised and taught by the Fulcrum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Syenite is a four-ringer.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the 'eight or nine' size quake that Syen and Alabaster encounter?

<p>The node maintainer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Uche?

<p>He is killed by his father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during Alabaster and Damaya's time in Allia?

<p>Alabaster is poisoned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Guardians are typically easy to identify by their black uniforms.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Essun kills the kirkhusa with her orogeny.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Rogga'?

<p>A derogatory term for an orogene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of Damaya's schoolmates is never seen or heard from again?

<p>Crack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Essun do before leaving Tirimo?

<p>She uses orogeny to destroy the town aquifer, which will eventually kill the town.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Alabaster respected?

<p>He has ten rings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts and Characters

  • Fifth Season: Represents a declaration of "seasonal law," prompting communities to become self-sufficient during catastrophic events.
  • Orogenes Control: They are maintained in line through promises of safety if they behave respectfully, highlighting societal manipulation.
  • Stone Eaters: Creatures resembling statues, suggesting a connection to the geological themes present in the narrative.

Significant Relationships

  • Node Maintainer: Likely Alabaster's offspring, indicating a potential lineage of power and responsibility.
  • Damaya's Injury: Schaffa breaks Damaya’s hand as a harsh lesson, illustrating the brutal training of orogenes.

Themes of Power and Control

  • Syenite as "Feral": Alabaster's labeling of Syenite signifies that orogeny defies easy control, reinforcing the unpredictable nature of their powers.
  • Breeding Agenda: Alabaster and Syenite are assigned to both clear a harbor blockage and produce another orogene, showcasing the Fulcrum's utilitarian view of orogenes.

Ideological Constructs

  • Stonelore's Fluidity: Alabaster asserts that stonelore is not fixed but evolves, suggesting flexibility within traditions.
  • Fulcrum's Teachings: Contrary to the idea of unity among orogenes, it is claimed that they cannot easily combine their powers for mutual benefit.

Critical Events and Character Arcs

  • Damaya's Departure: Leaves her family to join the Fulcrum, emphasizing the necessity of social reprogramming for orogenes.
  • Uche's Fate: Killed by his father, showcasing the tragic family dynamics within the orogene community.

Plot Developments

  • Alabaster's Poisoning: Occurs during their stay in Allia, indicating external threats faced by powerful characters.
  • Aquifer Destruction: Essun's act of destroying the water supply before leaving Tirimo underlines the drastic measures taken in desperate situations.

Identifiable Characteristics

  • Guardians' Uniforms: Common misconception; they are not always easily identifiable by their black uniforms.
  • Kirkhusa Encounter: Essun does not kill the kirkhusa, contradicting potential assumptions regarding orogene power.

Miscellaneous

  • Rogga's Definition: A pejorative term directed at orogenes, reflecting societal prejudice and stigmatization.
  • Disappearance of Crack: A classmate of Damaya who vanishes, hinting at the grim fate of orogene trainees.

Alabaster's Reputation

  • Ten Rings Significance: Alabaster’s status and respect are enhanced due to possessing ten rings, symbolizing power and mastery in the orogene hierarchy.

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