Run, Rose, Run Flashcards

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Where does AnnieLee first perform?

Cat's Paw Saloon

Where is AnnieLee chasing her dream?

Nashville

How poor is AnnieLee in the beginning of the novel?

She's penniless and hungry

What did she pawn to gain more money?

Her beloved guitar Signup and view all the answers

How is Cat's Paw Saloon described?

Smells of beer and french fries Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics does the bartender have?

Handlebar mustache Signup and view all the answers

What does AnnieLee have to borrow to perform?

A guitar Signup and view all the answers

What was AnnieLee's name in her past?

Rose Signup and view all the answers

How does AnnieLee react when thinking about her past?

She quivers inside Signup and view all the answers

Who is Ethan?

A handsome guy—a veteran-turned-Nashville session player Signup and view all the answers

Who is the retired queen of country?

Ruthanna Ryder Signup and view all the answers

What is AnnieLee's mother's favorite book?

The Gospel According To Matthew Signup and view all the answers

What does Nashville praise?

Country singers Signup and view all the answers

When did AnnieLee's father leave?

When she was 7 Signup and view all the answers

What did AnnieLee's mom die of?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What did AnnieLee do to escape her abusive step-father?

Take up another abusive man Signup and view all the answers

Where does AnnieLee illegally sleep?

A park Signup and view all the answers

What does AnnieLee usually drink?

Club soda or champagne Signup and view all the answers

What did AnnieLee's stepfather and older boyfriend do to her younger sisters?

Manhandling and physically beating them Signup and view all the answers

What happens when AnnieLee is attacked in the shower?

The two attackers punch her in the chest and stomach, pound her to the floor, bite her on the back and knock her unconscious with a boot-kick to the head. Signup and view all the answers

How is AnnieLee tortured in the alleyway?

AnnieLee is thrown to the ground and held down by men in a dark alley who move to torture her with a cigarette lighter. Signup and view all the answers

Why did AnnieLee jump from a three-story balcony?

To escape yet another attacker after driving her stiletto-heeled shoe into his eye socket. Signup and view all the answers

How does AnnieLee and Ethan's relationship progress through the novel?

Though AnnieLee and Ethan are mutually attracted, their relationship takes a long time to develop because of sexual complications in their past. Signup and view all the answers

What makes it hard for Ethan to love again?

He was married and cheated on Signup and view all the answers

What sorrowful events happen to AnnieLee as a child?

She was sexually abused Signup and view all the answers

What was AnnieLee sold into?

Human bondage Signup and view all the answers

Why was AnnieLee held captive for a few years?

Because she was used to be forced into paid sex Signup and view all the answers

What happened to AnnieLee and Ethan when they come through on their own trauma?

They get engaged Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors for Run, Rose, Run?

Dolly Parton and James Patterson Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Performances and Dreams

AnnieLee first performs at the Cat's Paw Saloon.
She chases her dream of success in Nashville.

AnnieLee's Early Struggles

Initially, AnnieLee is penniless and hungry.
She pawns her beloved guitar to raise money for her pursuits.
Cat's Paw Saloon is described with a scent of beer and French fries.

Characters and Relationships

The bartender at the saloon has a handlebar mustache.
AnnieLee borrows a guitar to perform.
In her past, AnnieLee was known as Rose.
Reflecting on her past makes AnnieLee quiver inside.

Key Figures

Ethan is a handsome Nashville session player and a veteran.
Ruthanna Ryder is known as the retired queen of country music.
AnnieLee’s mother loved "The Gospel According to Matthew."

Family Background

AnnieLee's father left when she was seven years old.
She lost her mother to cancer.
AnnieLee ended up in another abusive relationship to escape her stepfather.

Living Conditions and Lifestyle

AnnieLee sleeps illegally in a park.
Her typical drinks are club soda or champagne.

Abusive Relationships

AnnieLee’s stepfather and older boyfriend abused her younger sisters.
She is attacked in the shower by two assailants, leading to severe injuries.
In an alley, she is tortured but rescued before the situation escalates further.

Flight and Survival

AnnieLee jumps from a third-story balcony to escape an attacker with a gun.
She defends herself using a stiletto heel during an attack, showcasing her resilience.

Emotional Connections

The relationship between AnnieLee and Ethan develops slowly due to their complicated pasts.
Ethan struggles to love again because of his past marriage, where he was cheated on.

Childhood Trauma

As a child, AnnieLee suffers sexual abuse and is later sold into human bondage.
She is held captive and forced into paid sex for several years.

Healing and Growth

Both AnnieLee and Ethan confront their traumas, leading them to get engaged.

Authors

"Run, Rose, Run" is co-authored by Dolly Parton and James Patterson.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Dolly Parton's 'Run, Rose, Run' with these flashcards. Each card highlights important details about the protagonist AnnieLee and her journey. Perfect for fans of the book and those preparing for discussions.