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What was the narrator's physical state upon arriving back at the palace?
What was the narrator's physical state upon arriving back at the palace?
What did Shemer say about the master’s schedule that morning?
What did Shemer say about the master’s schedule that morning?
Where was the master said to be while the narrator searched for him?
Where was the master said to be while the narrator searched for him?
How did the narrator communicate his urgency to the master?
How did the narrator communicate his urgency to the master?
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What object did the narrator find after leaning over the master?
What object did the narrator find after leaning over the master?
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How did the narrator feel when he found the ivory bird?
How did the narrator feel when he found the ivory bird?
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What did the narrator attempt to do when he reached the master?
What did the narrator attempt to do when he reached the master?
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What metaphorical significance does the ivory bird have for the narrator?
What metaphorical significance does the ivory bird have for the narrator?
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What action did the narrator take upon retrieving the ivory bird?
What action did the narrator take upon retrieving the ivory bird?
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What did the narrator perceive as a miracle?
What did the narrator perceive as a miracle?
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Study Notes
The Master’s Departure
- The narrator arrives at the palace, exhausted and in pain.
- The servant Shemer informs the narrator that the master, Zacchaeus, has already eaten and is walking in the garden.
- Zacchaeus is found near Leah's tomb, a place he has been spending much time lately.
- The narrator, despite his pain, rushes to Zacchaeus and announces a "miracle" to him.
- The narrator collapses beside Zacchaeus.
- The narrator realizes Zacchaeus is dead, finding his cold fingers releasing a shattered ivory bird, a symbol of a baby's rattle.
- The narrator's grief transforms into joy, believing Zacchaeus' soul is now free from his "earthly cage."
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Explore the emotional narrative of 'The Master's Departure,' where the protagonist discovers the fate of Zacchaeus in the garden. This quiz delves into themes of life, death, and the symbolism embedded in the storyline. Join us as we analyze the profound transition from grief to joy experienced by the narrator.
