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What is the reason for the protagonist's desire to beat up Rosemary Villanucci?
What is the reason for the protagonist's desire to beat up Rosemary Villanucci?
- She was eating bread and butter
- She was their next-door neighbor
- She refused to let them in her car
- She had an arrogant attitude (correct)
What is the attitude of the adults towards the protagonist's illness?
What is the attitude of the adults towards the protagonist's illness?
- Confused
- Concerned
- Sympathetic
- Contemptuous (correct)
What is the significance of the dumping of the slag into the ravine near the steel mill?
What is the significance of the dumping of the slag into the ravine near the steel mill?
- It is a sign of progress and industrialization
- It symbolizes the destruction of nature and the environment (correct)
- It provides a source of coal for the protagonist's family
- It creates a beautiful orange glow in the sky
What is the protagonist's opinion of the baby doll given to her on Christmas?
What is the protagonist's opinion of the baby doll given to her on Christmas?
What did the adults say to the protagonist when she destroyed her dolls?
What did the adults say to the protagonist when she destroyed her dolls?
What did the protagonist really want for Christmas?
What did the protagonist really want for Christmas?
Flashcards
Why beat up Rosemary?
Why beat up Rosemary?
The protagonist wants to beat up Rosemary Villanucci because of her arrogant attitude.
Adults' attitude?
Adults' attitude?
The adults are contemptuous towards the protagonist's illness.
Slag in ravine?
Slag in ravine?
The dumping of slag symbolizes environmental destruction.
Baby doll feelings?
Baby doll feelings?
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Doll destruction?
Doll destruction?
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Christmas desire?
Christmas desire?
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Study Notes
The Protagonist's Desire
- The protagonist wants to beat up Rosemary Villanucci, showing her aggressive and possibly bullying behavior.
Adult Attitude
- Adults are dismissive and unconcerned about the protagonist's illness, implying a lack of empathy and support.
The Slag Dumping
- The dumping of slag into the ravine near the steel mill symbolizes the destructive and polluting nature of industrialization, mirroring the protagonist's inner turmoil.
The Baby Doll
- The protagonist dislikes the baby doll given to her on Christmas, suggesting a desire for more mature or meaningful gifts.
Adults' Reaction
- When the protagonist destroys her dolls, the adults respond with a dismissive "you'll get over it," downplaying her emotional outburst.
Christmas Wish
- The protagonist secretly wants a more meaningful and substantial gift, implying a sense of disappointment and unfulfillment with her current life.
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