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What peculiar power did the mirror possess?
What peculiar power did the mirror possess?
- It allowed people to see into the future.
- It created illusions of grandeur.
- It made everything beautiful look ugly and vice versa. (correct)
- It reflected everything as it was.
The hobgoblin's intention was to show only the good side of the world.
The hobgoblin's intention was to show only the good side of the world.
False (B)
What happened to the mirror when it was taken to heaven?
What happened to the mirror when it was taken to heaven?
It slipped from their hands and shattered.
The fragments of the mirror caused people to see only the ______ side of things.
The fragments of the mirror caused people to see only the ______ side of things.
Match the effect of the mirror's fragments with their descriptions:
Match the effect of the mirror's fragments with their descriptions:
What did the devil do when he created the mirror?
What did the devil do when he created the mirror?
The hobgoblin had a school where he taught people to see the truth.
The hobgoblin had a school where he taught people to see the truth.
What effect did a glass splinter in the heart have on people?
What effect did a glass splinter in the heart have on people?
What did the little robber girl carry in her belt?
What did the little robber girl carry in her belt?
Gerda was happy to see the little robber girl.
Gerda was happy to see the little robber girl.
What happened to the crow, according to the little robber girl?
What happened to the crow, according to the little robber girl?
Gerda and Kay walked straight to __________'s house.
Gerda and Kay walked straight to __________'s house.
What was the state of the weather when Kay and Gerda were walking?
What was the state of the weather when Kay and Gerda were walking?
Match the characters with their descriptions:
Match the characters with their descriptions:
The clock in Grandmother's house said __________.
The clock in Grandmother's house said __________.
How did Kay and Gerda feel when they remembered their experiences at the Snow Queen's palace?
How did Kay and Gerda feel when they remembered their experiences at the Snow Queen's palace?
What did the Lapp woman write a message on for Gerda?
What did the Lapp woman write a message on for Gerda?
Gerda was dressed warmly when she met the Finn woman.
Gerda was dressed warmly when she met the Finn woman.
Who is with the Snow Queen?
Who is with the Snow Queen?
The Finn woman read the message on the codfish ___ times.
The Finn woman read the message on the codfish ___ times.
Match the character with their action:
Match the character with their action:
What did the Finn woman use to cool the reindeer's head?
What did the Finn woman use to cool the reindeer's head?
The reindeer believes that Gerda will be able to overpower the Snow Queen.
The reindeer believes that Gerda will be able to overpower the Snow Queen.
What happens to Kay because of the splinter of glass?
What happens to Kay because of the splinter of glass?
Gerda stood in the middle of icy Finmark without her ___ and ___ .
Gerda stood in the middle of icy Finmark without her ___ and ___ .
What did the children use to warm the glass for peepholes during winter?
What did the children use to warm the glass for peepholes during winter?
The two children, Kay and Gerda, were siblings.
The two children, Kay and Gerda, were siblings.
What happened to Kay when he looked through the peephole?
What happened to Kay when he looked through the peephole?
The children played together in their little garden located on top of the __________.
The children played together in their little garden located on top of the __________.
What did the rose bushes do in the garden?
What did the rose bushes do in the garden?
The grandmother believed that the Snow Queen could come into their home.
The grandmother believed that the Snow Queen could come into their home.
What did the Snow Queen symbolize?
What did the Snow Queen symbolize?
Kay had something painful in his eye that was actually a fragment of __________ from a magic mirror.
Kay had something painful in his eye that was actually a fragment of __________ from a magic mirror.
How did the children feel during the glorious summer days?
How did the children feel during the glorious summer days?
The pieces of glass from the magic mirror could bring clarity and good fortune to those who looked through them.
The pieces of glass from the magic mirror could bring clarity and good fortune to those who looked through them.
What did Kay say after he felt a pain in his heart?
What did Kay say after he felt a pain in his heart?
The flowers in the children's garden seemed like two walls of __________.
The flowers in the children's garden seemed like two walls of __________.
What did the grandmother call the snowflakes?
What did the grandmother call the snowflakes?
Match the anecdotes to the respective events:
Match the anecdotes to the respective events:
What did Gerda initially look for among the flowers?
What did Gerda initially look for among the flowers?
The roses told Gerda that Kay was dead.
The roses told Gerda that Kay was dead.
Which flower told a story about a Hindoo woman?
Which flower told a story about a Hindoo woman?
The trumpet flower told Gerda a tale about a __________ maiden.
The trumpet flower told Gerda a tale about a __________ maiden.
Match the flowers with their respective stories:
Match the flowers with their respective stories:
What emotion did Gerda express after listening to the hyacinths?
What emotion did Gerda express after listening to the hyacinths?
The buttercup shared a personal story about Kay.
The buttercup shared a personal story about Kay.
What did the little robber girl pull out from a hole in the wall?
What did the little robber girl pull out from a hole in the wall?
What color dress did the second sister in the hyacinth's story wear?
What color dress did the second sister in the hyacinth's story wear?
Gerda's tears revived the __________ bush.
Gerda's tears revived the __________ bush.
Gerda felt completely safe and could easily fall asleep in the robber girl's bed.
Gerda felt completely safe and could easily fall asleep in the robber girl's bed.
What did Gerda throw into the river in exchange for Kay's return?
What did Gerda throw into the river in exchange for Kay's return?
Who was the wild rascal that was pointed out by the robber girl?
Who was the wild rascal that was pointed out by the robber girl?
Gerda was immediately rescued by a fisherman when she fell into the river.
Gerda was immediately rescued by a fisherman when she fell into the river.
Match each flower to its primary message:
Match each flower to its primary message:
What color were Gerda's shoes?
What color were Gerda's shoes?
Gerda told the robber girl about little Kay while the _____ cooed in their cage overhead.
Gerda told the robber girl about little Kay while the _____ cooed in their cage overhead.
What did Gerda want to know from the flowers?
What did Gerda want to know from the flowers?
The flowers all had specific knowledge about Kay.
The flowers all had specific knowledge about Kay.
Gerda was very glad to be on ____ again after being rescued from the river.
Gerda was very glad to be on ____ again after being rescued from the river.
Match the following characters with their traits or actions:
Match the following characters with their traits or actions:
What flower prompted Gerda to think of her grandmother?
What flower prompted Gerda to think of her grandmother?
Where did the Snow Queen likely go, according to the reindeer?
Where did the Snow Queen likely go, according to the reindeer?
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
Match the following elements with their descriptions:
How did Gerda feel when she initially drifted on the river?
How did Gerda feel when she initially drifted on the river?
What did Kay use to look at the snowflakes?
What did Kay use to look at the snowflakes?
The __________ flower said it could see itself.
The __________ flower said it could see itself.
The old robber woman was performing somersaults by the fire.
The old robber woman was performing somersaults by the fire.
Which flower's tale involved a swing and children blowing bubbles?
Which flower's tale involved a swing and children blowing bubbles?
Kay felt warmer after receiving a kiss from the Snow Queen.
Kay felt warmer after receiving a kiss from the Snow Queen.
What was the main characteristic of the halls in the Snow Queen's palace?
What was the main characteristic of the halls in the Snow Queen's palace?
What did the little robber girl do to distract her mother?
What did the little robber girl do to distract her mother?
The old woman had roses in her garden.
The old woman had roses in her garden.
Gerda found out from the flowers that Kay was in the earth.
Gerda found out from the flowers that Kay was in the earth.
The Snow Queen's mirror was said to be normal and common.
The Snow Queen's mirror was said to be normal and common.
What did the old woman want Gerda to forget?
What did the old woman want Gerda to forget?
Gerda received _____ from the little robber girl as provisions for her journey.
Gerda received _____ from the little robber girl as provisions for her journey.
What did Gerda do when Kay did not return?
What did Gerda do when Kay did not return?
How did the reindeer feel after being untied?
How did the reindeer feel after being untied?
Kay was teased by his friends for his ____________ behavior.
Kay was teased by his friends for his ____________ behavior.
Gerda felt that one flower was missing from the garden, even though she knew every flower by ____.
Gerda felt that one flower was missing from the garden, even though she knew every flower by ____.
What word was Kay trying to spell out with the ice pieces?
What word was Kay trying to spell out with the ice pieces?
Match the following characters with their actions:
Match the following characters with their actions:
Gerda's tears melted the lump of ice in Kay's ________.
Gerda's tears melted the lump of ice in Kay's ________.
Match Kay's actions with their consequences:
Match Kay's actions with their consequences:
The reindeer helped Gerda to reach a town full of people.
The reindeer helped Gerda to reach a town full of people.
What did the river's waves seem to do when Gerda asked about Kay?
What did the river's waves seem to do when Gerda asked about Kay?
What did the boys do for fun in the big square?
What did the boys do for fun in the big square?
What did the reindeer tell Gerda about the land of Lapland?
What did the reindeer tell Gerda about the land of Lapland?
Match the following characters with their roles:
Match the following characters with their roles:
Gerda was tied in place with the reindeer and given a little _____ to sit on.
Gerda was tied in place with the reindeer and given a little _____ to sit on.
The Snow Queen was warm and welcoming to Kay.
The Snow Queen was warm and welcoming to Kay.
The old woman locked the door to her house after taking Gerda inside.
The old woman locked the door to her house after taking Gerda inside.
What did the Snow Queen plan to do when she said she is going to make a flying trip?
What did the Snow Queen plan to do when she said she is going to make a flying trip?
What did the little robber girl call her mother?
What did the little robber girl call her mother?
What did Gerda eat in the old woman's house?
What did Gerda eat in the old woman's house?
What was Kay's reaction to the snowflakes after looking through the glass?
What was Kay's reaction to the snowflakes after looking through the glass?
Kay was aware of the coldness in the Snow Queen's palace.
Kay was aware of the coldness in the Snow Queen's palace.
What did Gerda sing to help Kay regain his warmth and color?
What did Gerda sing to help Kay regain his warmth and color?
The wild pigeons provided useful information about Kay's situation.
The wild pigeons provided useful information about Kay's situation.
The old woman’s sun hat had painted flowers, including a ____.
The old woman’s sun hat had painted flowers, including a ____.
The driver of the big sleigh was a ____________ woman.
The driver of the big sleigh was a ____________ woman.
Match the characters with their traits:
Match the characters with their traits:
What was the old woman skilled at?
What was the old woman skilled at?
The pieces of ice danced about Kay and Gerda when they experienced ________.
The pieces of ice danced about Kay and Gerda when they experienced ________.
What was the reaction of the townspeople to Kay's disappearance?
What was the reaction of the townspeople to Kay's disappearance?
Match the following locations with their significance:
Match the following locations with their significance:
Gerda was unhappy with her situation in the old woman's home.
Gerda was unhappy with her situation in the old woman's home.
What did the crow tell Gerda about Kay's reaction upon seeing the palace guards?
What did the crow tell Gerda about Kay's reaction upon seeing the palace guards?
How did Gerda enter the Snow Queen's palace?
How did Gerda enter the Snow Queen's palace?
Gerda believes that she will need to sneak into the palace without permission.
Gerda believes that she will need to sneak into the palace without permission.
Kay was initially excited to play with Gerda.
Kay was initially excited to play with Gerda.
What did Kay forget about when he was with the Snow Queen?
What did Kay forget about when he was with the Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen was pleased with Kay's progress in solving the ice puzzle.
The Snow Queen was pleased with Kay's progress in solving the ice puzzle.
What did the crow give Gerda to help her upon arriving at the palace?
What did the crow give Gerda to help her upon arriving at the palace?
Kay’s heart was described as half an ____________ lump.
Kay’s heart was described as half an ____________ lump.
Who waited for Gerda and Kay at the bush covered with red berries?
Who waited for Gerda and Kay at the bush covered with red berries?
Gerda recalled how Kay looked when he used to smile at her as they sat under the _______.
Gerda recalled how Kay looked when he used to smile at her as they sat under the _______.
What does Gerda do when she notices that fall has arrived?
What does Gerda do when she notices that fall has arrived?
What action led to Kay being taken away?
What action led to Kay being taken away?
Kay became strong and well after Gerda ________ him.
Kay became strong and well after Gerda ________ him.
What did the crow say about Gerda's chances of entering the palace?
What did the crow say about Gerda's chances of entering the palace?
Gerda finds the world around her to be warm and colorful as she travels.
Gerda finds the world around her to be warm and colorful as she travels.
What does the crow mention about the Princess?
What does the crow mention about the Princess?
Gerda felt afraid and uneasy about entering the palace.
Gerda felt afraid and uneasy about entering the palace.
What did Gerda remember about Kay's boots?
What did Gerda remember about Kay's boots?
Gerda left the garden to explore the _____ world.
Gerda left the garden to explore the _____ world.
The crowns of the palace were made of _______ glass.
The crowns of the palace were made of _______ glass.
What kind of birds did the crow refer to when he mentioned shadows on the stairs?
What kind of birds did the crow refer to when he mentioned shadows on the stairs?
How many times does Gerda look back at the garden before leaving?
How many times does Gerda look back at the garden before leaving?
Kay is still longing for Gerda while living with the Princess.
Kay is still longing for Gerda while living with the Princess.
Gerda was confident that Kay would recognize her immediately.
Gerda was confident that Kay would recognize her immediately.
What did the crow's ladylove advise Gerda regarding her entrance into the palace?
What did the crow's ladylove advise Gerda regarding her entrance into the palace?
What color are the leaves of the willow tree described as?
What color are the leaves of the willow tree described as?
The crow said he had a tame _____ who knows about the Princess.
The crow said he had a tame _____ who knows about the Princess.
The beds in the royal bedroom resembled _______.
The beds in the royal bedroom resembled _______.
What happens to the candidates for the Princess's husband once inside the palace?
What happens to the candidates for the Princess's husband once inside the palace?
Match the following elements from the palace:
Match the following elements from the palace:
The Princess has read all the newspapers in the world and remembered every detail.
The Princess has read all the newspapers in the world and remembered every detail.
What did Gerda hope to find in the red bed?
What did Gerda hope to find in the red bed?
What does Gerda use to dry her dress?
What does Gerda use to dry her dress?
The Princess decided she would marry a man who could speak rather than one who just looked _____ .
The Princess decided she would marry a man who could speak rather than one who just looked _____ .
Match the actions to the results in the story:
Match the actions to the results in the story:
What did the Princess offer the crows as a reward?
What did the Princess offer the crows as a reward?
What does Gerda do with her feet as she explores?
What does Gerda do with her feet as she explores?
Little Gerda had no desire to leave the palace.
Little Gerda had no desire to leave the palace.
What did the crows think was better for their old age?
What did the crows think was better for their old age?
The old robber woman wanted to kill Gerda because she looked __________.
The old robber woman wanted to kill Gerda because she looked __________.
What did Gerda find inside the carriage?
What did Gerda find inside the carriage?
The little robber girl was kind-hearted and gentle with Gerda.
The little robber girl was kind-hearted and gentle with Gerda.
What did the Prince and Princess do before Gerda left?
What did the Prince and Princess do before Gerda left?
The carriage was lined with __________ cookies.
The carriage was lined with __________ cookies.
Match the description with the correct character:
Match the description with the correct character:
Who accompanied Gerda for the first three miles?
Who accompanied Gerda for the first three miles?
The little robber girl was smaller than Gerda.
The little robber girl was smaller than Gerda.
What type of animals did the little robber girl claim to own?
What type of animals did the little robber girl claim to own?
The castle of the robbers had walls that were __________.
The castle of the robbers had walls that were __________.
How did the robbers react to seeing Gerda?
How did the robbers react to seeing Gerda?
The crows were punished for their earlier actions.
The crows were punished for their earlier actions.
Flashcards
The Devil's Mirror
The Devil's Mirror
A magical mirror created by the devil that distorted reality, making everything good look ugly and everything bad look even worse.
Mirror's Effect on Beauty
Mirror's Effect on Beauty
The devil's mirror made even the most beautiful landscapes look like boiled spinach, emphasizing the negative and minimizing the positive.
Mirror's Effect on People
Mirror's Effect on People
The mirror distorted people's appearances, highlighting their flaws and making them appear hideous, even if they were actually good.
Mirror's Effect on Thoughts
Mirror's Effect on Thoughts
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Shattered Mirror, Scattered Fragments
Shattered Mirror, Scattered Fragments
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Fragments in the Eye
Fragments in the Eye
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Fragments in the Heart
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The Lasting Impact
The Lasting Impact
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Magic Mirror
Magic Mirror
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The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
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Kay's Heart
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The Shard of Glass
The Shard of Glass
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How does the shard of glass affect Kay?
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Where did the children have their garden?
Where did the children have their garden?
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What happened to Kay's heart?
What happened to Kay's heart?
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What do the roses symbolize?
What do the roses symbolize?
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What happened to Kay?
What happened to Kay?
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How does Kay's change affect his relationship with Gerda?
How does Kay's change affect his relationship with Gerda?
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How is the garden described?
How is the garden described?
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How does the story describe winter?
How does the story describe winter?
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What does the story suggest about the power of love?
What does the story suggest about the power of love?
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What is the theme of the story?
What is the theme of the story?
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Kay's Change
Kay's Change
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The Magic Glass
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Kay's Teasing
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Snowflake Beauty
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The White Sleigh
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Snow Queen's Power
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Kay's Transformation
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The Snow Queen's Appearance
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Forgotten Memories
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Gerda's Search
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Heart of Ice
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Glass in the Eye
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Kay's Frozen Heart
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The Snow Queen's Magic
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Gerda's Red Shoes
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The River's Symbolism
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The Wooden Soldiers
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The Old Woman's Role
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The Cherry Orchard
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The Magic of Flowers
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Gerda's Forgotten Rose
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Gerda's Determination
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The Beauty of the Journey
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Kay's Absence
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The Importance of Memories
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The Search for Lost Love
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The Role of Hope
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The Power of Imagination
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Gerda's search for Kay
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Talking Flowers
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The Tiger Lily's Story
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The Trumpet Flower's Story
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The Snowdrop's Story
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The Hyacinths' Story
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The Buttercup's Story
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The Narcissus' Story
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The Flowers' Limited Knowledge
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The Power of Stories
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Gerda's Grieving Grandmother
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Gerda's Journey Continues
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Understanding the Stories
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Robber Girl's Weapon
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Reindeer's Fear
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Gerda's Journey
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Wood Pigeons' News
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Snow Queen's Destination
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Reindeer's Knowledge
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Robber Girl's Help
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Robber Girl's Strategy
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Robber Girl's Generosity
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Reindeer's Journey
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Lapp Woman's Dwelling
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Whale-Oil Lamp
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The Little Dancer
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Gerda's Rescue
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Gerda's Escape
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Symbolism of the Journey
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The Crow's Kindness
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Princess's Unusual Marriage Request
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The Princess's Test
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The Impact of the Palace on Suitors
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The Suitors' Weakness
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The Crow's Ladylove
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The Suitors' Selfishness
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Gerda's Question
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The Crow's Uncertainty
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The Crow's Belief
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The News of the Princess's Desire
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The Impact of the Princess's Announcement
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The Princess's Disappointment
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Kay's Appearance
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Kay's Confidence
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Kay's Boots
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Kay's Intelligence
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Palace Architecture
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Palace Hierarchy
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Crow's Description of Kay
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Crow's Motivation
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Kay's Purpose at the Palace
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Crow's Help
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Palace Back Staircase
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Palace Security
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Crow's Knowledge
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Gerda's Fear and Hope
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Little Robber Girl's Appearance
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The Robber Girl's Promise
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What's the Robber Girl's Castle Like?
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Who are the Robber Girl's Pets?
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How Does the Robber Girl Treat Gerda?
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Why Does the Robber Girl Care for Gerda?
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How Does the Robber Girl Show Her Affection?
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What Is the Symbolism of the Robber Girl's Castle?
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What Happens to the Carriage and its Passengers?
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What Does The Old Robber Woman Want?
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What Stops the Old Robber Woman?
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What Does the Little Robber Girl Steal?
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How Does the Little Robber Girl Travel?
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What Does Gerda Tell the Robber Girl?
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The Lapp Woman's Advice
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Dried Codfish Message
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The Finn Woman
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The Snow Queen's Vacation
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The Reindeer's Story
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The Magical Wind
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Gerda's Strength
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Glass in the Heart
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Snow Queen's Garden
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The Red Berry Bush
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Snowflakes as Advance Guard
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Angels Against the Snowflakes
Angels Against the Snowflakes
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What is Kay's change?
What is Kay's change?
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What is the significance of the Snow Queen's palace?
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Why is Gerda's journey important?
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How does the story illustrate the importance of childhood innocence?
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What is the role of the Snow Queen?
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What does the phrase "Snip snap snurre, basse lurre" symbolize?
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What is the significance of the clock's tick-tock?
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What is the main lesson of the story?
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Snow Queen's Palace
Snow Queen's Palace
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Mirror of Reason
Mirror of Reason
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Kay's Frozen Puzzle
Kay's Frozen Puzzle
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The Word "Eternity"
The Word "Eternity"
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The Snow Queen's Departure
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Kay's Return to Warmth
Kay's Return to Warmth
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The Order for Kay's Release
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Gerda's Journey Home
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The Reindeer's Help
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The Lapp Woman's Kindness
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The Green Buds' Symbolism
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Gerda's Courage
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The Importance of Love
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Study Notes
The Snow Queen - Summary Notes
- Mirror of Distortion: A wicked goblin creates a mirror that magnifies ugliness and diminishes beauty. Fragments of the shattered mirror scatter, embedding themselves in people's eyes and hearts, causing them to perceive only negativity. This mirror is a symbol of deception and the corruption of perception.
- Kay and Gerda: Two children who live across a shared roof garden. Their close bond is tested by the power of the mirror's fragments.
- Kay's Encounter with the Snow Queen: Kay is captured by the Snow Queen, who carries him to the North. The kiss of the Snow Queen freezes his heart fragment, leading to a loss of care for others.
- Gerda's Journey to Find Kay: Gerda embarks on a perilous journey to find Kay. Her journey involves encounters with nature, wise older women, and the trials of an unforgiving outside world. She meets and interacts with individuals of every background in her quest.
- Help from Unlikely Allies: Gerda receives assistance from several individuals in her quest, most notably a robber girl, a Lapp woman, and a Finn woman, emphasizing the theme of interconnectedness in helping the vulnerable. These people help Gerda with practical strategies and by offering guidance.
- The Snow Queen's Realm: The Snow Queen's palace is a stark, icy depiction of emotional emptiness and a rejection of joy, love, and beauty. It is a reflection of the negative thoughts that the broken mirror fragments can cultivate.
- Melting the Ice in Kay's Heart: Gerda's love and unwavering devotion melt the icy grip of the Snow Queen on Kay, and allow the power of love to heal his frozen heart and mind.
- Importance of Faith and Kindness: Gerda's faith in finding Kay, in aiding those around her, and her persistent love for him overcome adversity and restore Kay's humanity. It demonstrates the significant role empathy plays in life's struggles.
- Themes of Perception and Transformation: The story emphasizes how perspective influences experience and how love can transcend even the greatest difficulties and hardship. The mirror is a metaphor for false illusions that can blind one to their true feelings. Kay and Gerda's journey demonstrates the power of resilience and growth. The stories of the flowers, the crow, and the reindeer are interwoven to underscore how a multitude of lives intertwine in complex ways. They also demonstrate the power of a simple act of kindness.
- Loss and Renewal: The tale explores the loss and then renewal of innocence, emphasizing the value of cherishing love and compassion. The story highlights the power of simple human interaction and kindness in overcoming hardship. Through their journeys, both Kay and Gerda demonstrate the capacity for spiritual and emotional growth. These concepts are further highlighted by the encounters encountered on their journeys. The story concludes with the characters' return to a sense of normalcy, embracing genuine connections with each other, and rediscovery of their own values.
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