10 Questions
What is the Snow Man's body made of?
Tiles and a broken rake
Why does the Snow Man want to move away from his current place?
He wants to explore and have some fun
What is the Snow Man's response to the yard-dog's warning?
He does not understand the dog's warning
What is the yard-dog's condition?
He is hoarse
What does the yard-dog predict will happen to the Snow Man?
He will run down into the ditch
What does the Snow Man think about the one who stared at him?
He thinks it's not his friend.
What happens to the yard-dog after it barks 'Away, away'?
It goes to sleep in its kennel.
What is the weather like in the morning?
Cold and foggy.
What does the natural scenery resemble after the change in weather?
A forest of white coral.
How does the young girl describe the scenery?
It's very beautiful.
Study Notes
The Snow Man
- The Snow Man is delighted by the cold weather, which makes his whole body crackle.
- He has two triangular tile pieces instead of eyes, a mouth made of an old broken rake, and teeth.
- He was created amidst the joyous shouts of boys, the jingling of sleighbells, and the slashing of whips.
The Snow Man and the Sun
- The Snow Man sees the sun setting and thinks it is staring at him.
- He believes the sun is showing himself again when the full moon rises.
- The Snow Man wants to learn how to move away from his current place.
The Yard-Dog
- The old yard-dog is hoarse and cannot pronounce "Bow wow" properly.
- He tells the Snow Man that the sun will make him run someday.
- He saw the sun make the Snow Man's predecessor run in the past.
The Moon and the Sun
- The yard-dog explains to the Snow Man that the moon and sun are two different things.
- The Snow Man doesn't understand the concept of the sun and moon.
The Change in Weather
- The yard-dog predicts a change in weather, feeling it in his left leg.
- A thick fog covers the country, followed by a cold wind, and a beautiful sight with hoar frost and frozen dewdrops on trees and bushes.
The Beauty of Nature
- The scenery is compared to a forest of white coral, with glittering lacework and sparkling diamond dust.
- A young girl and her friend admire the beautiful sight, saying it's even more beautiful than summer.
The Snow Man is feeling invigorated by the cold weather and is boasting about his ability to withstand the sun's gaze. He is a peculiar creature, made of various objects.
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