4. Explain the symbolism of the blue sky, both in her reminiscence as a young girl, and now, as she looks out the window.

5. Chopin describes a broad range of emotions throughout the story. In the end, what do you think

really killed Louisa?

6. Discuss this story's relevance to the Feminist Movement, its themes and underlying message. Why

was Chopin's work controversial?

7. After reading the story once, re-read it, this time examine Chopin's precise word choice early in the

story, her use of veiled hints, and describe her ability to "fool" her casual reader. What's the irony in her

dramatic ending?

Read this excerpt from "the light of gandhi's lamp" by hilary kromberg inglis, in which she describes driving to the police station where her sister is being detained. to avoid looking at the blackened windows at the top of the building and thinking about the history of who had died or been tortured there, i always looked instead at the little chinese restaurant on the opposite side of the road. how does this passage affect the text? it conveys, with great subtlety, the conflict she felt over having a sister who would break the law and end up in the custody of the police. it conveys, without any implied moral judgment, that those who fought against apartheid considered themselves to be soldiers in a just war. it conveys, with an extended metaphor, the idea that being detained by the police in this society was regarded as a badge of honor. it conveys, with direct language, the view held by many anti-apartheid activists that the police often acted in brutal and unlawful ways.

What language uses emotionally words

Read the sentence. thomas jefferson himself worked on a draft of the document. what kind of pronoun is himself?